ha! never guessed that such an innoculous qn can generate a discussion that delves into physics.
anyway, thanks for all the answers. :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 1:48 PM Subject: Re: OT: signatures WAS: [newbie] DivX Player - Solution found > > > Damian G said onto me: > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > <snip> > | > |this 'resistance' that a given material offers when you try to make an electric current > |run thru it depends on the length of the path that the electrons should take > | > <snip> > | > |p.s. i had a little trouble with my english this time so forgive any inaccuracies > | that you may find. ;o) > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Damian, > I'd like to say that your explanation is one of the best explanations that I have heard. Right on the money, and very easy to understand. > > But I wanna add something. > > The strength of the bond between the electrons and the atom (IIRC, proportional to the number of free electrons) is also a direct factor in determining resistance. > > e.g. 1 foot of rubber has exponentially more resistance than 1 foot of gold > > > -- > ����������������������������������������������������������������������� > David L. Steiner Registered Linux User #262493 > Mandrake 8.2 Enlightenment 0.16.5 Sylpheed 0.7.5claws > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Homepage: www.davidlsteiner.com > ����������������������������������������������������������������������� > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com >
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