# ****Evolution Test

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Posted by 5GJW [5GJW] on November 25, 1999 at 12:45:58 {yaNwUlwC5clo6QIt25t6PXIQS8Kp4Q}:

In Reply to: ***Evolution Test posted by When was this? on November 25, 1999 at 11:31:40:

Newtonian physics is an excellent approximation for slow moving objects, (must…fight…urge… to…make…sarcastic…remark) but as objects gain speed, the solutions given become less and less accurate. As I remember, when objects approach .12 of the speed of light, the error becomes large enough to render F=MA a crude approximation. At higher speeds it becomes worthless.

As far as a reference, I would suggest that you start with "Mr. Tompkins in Paperback." It is much more fun to read than a modern physics textbook.

5GJW, who wonders if Heisenberg misplaced a lot of his stuff

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