Dudeweedlmao:


Well thats a rather bold claim, just because we don't fully understand something doesn't make it 'non-sense', do you have any mathematical proof to back this up?
Or are you just going to refer me to your white bros at nasa or youtube.

RobinHez:
Conspiracy theorists always going the opposite way!

I no call names o



And so he said Gravity is shiii, and I thought, is there any physical way to 'detect' the force of gravity other than calculations? Maybe an instrument or something...

johnydon22:
My posts are not as long as this joor ..

Lalasticlala and other mods tire me.. Many of science topics that deserve front page to reach a wider audience are being neglected like this https://www.nairaland.com/2869435/10-most-strange-stars-known

and dozens of them i have on my timeline and many others here... They are just neglecting science topics to champion topics that of no use to people or in anyway contribute to their intellectual development..

That's why when many NL's talk about science you will almost poo your pants.. Because they don't give science topics half the attention they give to Snakes or girls rocking cleavages

LoJ:
Hello to all.

@ Sukkot,

That the stars and constellations seem fixed does not necessarily mean that the earth is fixed. It rather signifies that both are moving at a constant or similar speed. It is the same with 2 travellers in the same Train. They both remain at a constant distance one to the other. If they don't pay attention to the environment outside the train, they may wrongly presume that they are static. But in reality they are moving albeit both at the same speed.

Besides, it is funny how you blame Teempakguy of doing the very thing you're doing. You don't constructively and scientifically argue and prove his equations and demonstrations wrong, neither do you counter his objections to your sole argument, but you regurgitate the same point - point he has already scientifically addressed - and copy and paste various videos and files from the web. On top of that you accuse him of indoctrination.

Even if Teempakguy was wrong, I don't think it is healthy nor scientific to accuse and call names, instead of addressing the issues at stake. Of course this is my humble opinion, and you are free to ridicule it or reject it.

Cheers.

hahn:


Well, seun is delivering a service and his "customers" demand topics requiring low IQ. I really do not blame him

johnydon22:
Most of these topics don't even drive traffic... People are even complaining right there on the front page the number of useless topics that hits front page..

you see comments like "k" "ok" "next" showing people are used to such yarns over and over again.. they are bored they need something different.

Its an appeal to seun to try the science section, we have hundreds of topics that can interest the public and drive even far greater traffic.

At least 1 science topic a day is that too much to spare?

LoJ:
Hello to all.

@ Sukkot,

That the stars and constellations seem fixed does not necessarily mean that the earth is fixed. It rather signifies that both are moving at a constant or similar speed. It is the same with 2 travellers in the same Train. They both remain at a constant distance one to the other. If they don't pay attention to the environment outside the train, they may wrongly presume that they are static. But in reality they are moving albeit both at the same speed.

Besides, it is funny how you blame Teempakguy of doing the very thing you're doing. You don't constructively and scientifically argue and prove his equations and demonstrations wrong, neither do you counter his objections to your sole argument, but you regurgitate the same point - point he has already scientifically addressed - and copy and paste various videos and files from the web. On top of that you accuse him of indoctrination.

Even if Teempakguy was wrong, I don't think it is healthy nor scientific to accuse and call names, instead of addressing the issues at stake. Of course this is my humble opinion, and you are free to ridicule it or reject it.

Cheers.

hahn:


My only proof is the amount of comments on THIS thread. How many people have actually commented or shown interest in it? Bro, leave matter for mathias and let's consider creating a science forum for Nigerians. Whayasay?

Dudeweedlmao:


Well thats a rather bold claim, just because we don't fully understand something doesn't make it 'non-sense', do you have any mathematical proof to back this up?
Or are you just going to refer me to your white bros at nasa or youtube.

johnydon22:
Bro Gravity is not a "force"

RobinHez:
I'm still trying to understand that.... Seeing that it fulfils the 'requirements' for forces

johnydon22:
Picture Space/time like an interwoven fabric.

If you place an object on a fabric the object distorts the fabrics where it rests under its weight.

so once an object is placed on a fabric it dents the fabric like i showed you with an example of you seating on a soft bed.

Any object that comes in contact with that dent with be dragged down towards the center of the dent which in this case is you.

That is gravity... "Distortion of space/time by Mass " not a force

bqlekan:

I get your point but I still don't understand... but what actually is responsible for the distortions caused by this mass? Isn't it gravity? ( a force responsible for downward displacement)

johnydon22:
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That is gravity... Hope this is comprehensible enough

johnydon22:
You have already mentioned what is responsible and again asked what is responsible…

Mass of the object is responsible for the distortion... Ok put is in a simple term "Weight"

So any thing that comes in contact with that distortion slides down towards the bottom of the dent... that is gravity.

Do this for me: Bring a wrapper and stretch it on all four side so that the wrapper is finely flat make sure you keep it on air. (You can call 4 kids to help with this and hold each edge of the wrapper)

then bring a heavy object and keep on top of the stretched out wrapper, you will notice that the heavy object makes the fabric to sink under it's weight.

Then bring a smaller object and put it within that dent made by the heavier object in the wrapper, you will see that the smaller object slides down towards bigger object like sliding down a water way.

That is gravity... Hope this is comprehensible enough

sukkot:
brah LoJ, they are called fixed stars cuz they are fixed. they dont move . here is a list of all the fixed stars

bqlekan:


Lol, now you had to treat me like m just learning science abi I get your point jhur.. still thinking on this tho

johnydon22:
Am sorry i did, the question just "wowed" me .. didn't know any other way to explain but to start from the scratch.. Think about it, take all the time you need...

LoJ:

yup that's gravity. I think there are videos and documentary on the web that explain it with those simple demonstrations.

LoJ:

They are fixed in relation to the earth because both are moving at the same speed. Just like the driver is fixed in relation to you the passenger. But any observer outside, will quickly notice both of you aint fixed.

Good day.

There is no way you can ever explain this to sukkot for him to grab..

He will still clutch on the conspiracy theory BS he holds on to and accuse you of indoctrination.

That's why i don't even bother, he will troll you to oblivion

johnydon22:
Wish to form a team of ASPIRING astronomers and Astro physicist and see if we can put up an observatory and get sponsors to sponsor them through deeper learning on the subject from the global astronomical giants around.

At least lay the foundation for more serious astronomical knowledge in Nigeria

LoJ:

I think it's a great idea. It is more than time to revive the passion for science in Africa in general.

johnydon22:

Am planning to build a make shift Galilean telescope to look at the night sky instead of just gazing like i usually do... Just need a pairs of good magnifying lenses.

will go to "Game" store and look for it soon

LoJ:

loool. Been gazing at the night sky since I'm a teen. I probably should also get a nice telescope here. But Money no dey yet. I'm living in Frankfurt. It's quite expensive here. Trying to see if I can get second hand...

Any clue how to build a Telescope yourself?

johnydon22:
There is no way you can ever explain this to sukkot for him to grab..

He will still clutch on the conspiracy theory BS he holds on to and accuse you of indoctrination.

That's why i don't even bother, he will troll you to oblivion

sukkot:
brah, you are indoctrinated. we live in a concocted matrix. everything you think you know is not what it is. but you will find out in time

LoJ:

They are fixed in relation to the earth because both are moving at the same speed. Just like the driver is fixed in relation to you the passenger. But any observer outside, will quickly notice both of you aint fixed.

Good day.

johnydon22:
Yeah bro i know how to make something like that.
I will put it on here with picture step by step when i make one..Star gazing is my favourite part of my night time.
Gives me a sense of belong to realize am part of it all, that profound feel is almost spiritual if not so

LoJ:
Yup bro. Definitely there is some magic in the stars. Please I'm impatiently waiting for the step by step guide to the construction of a Telescope.

In the meantime, I saw some here on the internet quite not expensive, but second hand. Will need to check the range and all that. But it could definitely be a good deal. If I hit Lagos anytime soon (as I'm willing to) remind me to get you one.

johnydon22:
ok