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To: Gerald Thomas who wrote (2769)6/19/1998 11:30:00 AM
From: Dr. Ezzat G. Bakhoum  Read Replies (2) of 5827
 
Neutrons to punch holes in plastic??? Wao!

I think that's another good example of Physics in Wonderland! What happened to scientists these days? Does this guy have a formal university degree? Did he really pass his physics 101 exam? Neutrons, I'm afraid, cannot punch holes. Neutrons simply pass through the inter-molecular spacings because they're not subjected to any electrostatic forces inside materials. On the other hand, if somebody believes that protons will pass through objects as easily as neutrons do, then he/she DEFINITELY didn't pass physics 101! Protons encounter enormous electrostatic forces inside materials, and therefore cannot travel (except in certain materials that offer high proton mobility, as I posted earlier).

I'll be interested to hear some more of these pleasant stories. It creates an atmosphere of fun.

Ezzat
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