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Originally posted by 30_seconds
reply to post by buddhasystem
I understand your formula perfectly, and yes, it makes sense.
However,
Try and apply it to a nuclear power plant using the variables you assigned.
It won't work.
Because it assumes that the ONLY source of energy comes from the energy input. In reality, the energy input is merely the nudge off the edge of a cliff.
What these water-powered cars, and the people that build them are trying to say is NOT that they are getting more energy out of electrolysis than they're putting into it, but rather that something as yet unknown is providing energy that is manifest in the output.
Originally posted by Ascensi0n
Since then NASA has announced that they have a plasma engine which will eventually replace solid rocket engines due to its variable speed ability and the fact that it can refuel in space by scrubbing hydrogen directly into its storage tanks giving it limitless travel time at much faster speeds.
Disclaimer: We have no indication these plans work or will work as claimed when built, so if you choose to try it, use common sense and start SMALL, like a lawnmower engine, please report any successes you might have. They are posted 'as is'.
Since then NASA has announced that they have a plasma engine which will eventually replace solid rocket engines due to its variable speed ability and the fact that it can refuel in space by scrubbing hydrogen directly into its storage tanks giving it limitless travel time at much faster speeds.
Never forget, science was all about experimentation....theory came second, nowdays its all theory first and experimentation second which is why we are backward.
Originally posted by AlienCarnage
reply to post by 1234567
Never forget, science was all about experimentation....theory came second, nowdays its all theory first and experimentation second which is why we are backward.
This is incorrect, an experiment is performed to confirm or dispel a theory. It has always been done this way. Why would someone experiment without a thought as to what result is expected?
No dinosaur made any oil, Venus dumped a lot on Arabia.
Originally posted by buddhasystem
Originally posted by unityemissions
reply to post by buddhasystem
You're missing the points entirely.
No I'm not. The point is, if you separate H2 and O2 out of water, then burn it, you won't get any energy above what you expended in the separation process.