Ah, but I've got even a little more time. I removed the smoke inside the
wires a long time ago, and replaced it with peanut butter!!!!!
Brad
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On Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:25:26 -0700 (PDT) Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
writes:
> Not a problem, since we have Lucas electrics:
>
> The speed of light is reduced when propagating through
> a dense medium. Based on the density of the smoke
> contained inside the wires that I have seen released,
> it's probably around 8-10 inches per second, plenty of
> time to get out and observe the rear tail lights.
>
> You can observe this experimentally:
>
> Have someone step on the brake pedal, then watch the
> brake lights slowly brighten as the electrons start to
> arrive at the bulb.
>
> ;)
>
> Carter Shore
> --- Bradley D Richardson <bradrichardson@juno.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I've always found it effective, when alone, to step
> > on the brake pedal,
> > and then VERY FAST, run to the rear of the car. IF
> > you're fast enough it
> > works. Of course you have to be faster than the
> > speed of light. Not a
> > problem for people who live in Oregon. You know, we
> > have the ability to
> > run between all the rain drops.
> >
> > Brad
> >
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