Re: What would the end velocity be if...?

On Feb 26, 3:04=A0pm, Michael Ash <m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> In rec.arts.sf.science finite guy <adamle...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On Feb 26, 9:58?am, Michael Ash <m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >> > On Feb 25, 1:17?pm, Tim Little <t...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >> >> On 2008-02-25, finite guy <adamle...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >> >> > Quite honestly, considering the accuracy of calculations and
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> >> >> For any given limits of required precision, it is. ?That precision
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> >> > Tim, you are just restating the problem I think.
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> >> If the problem is that you don't know how much accuracy you need,
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> > According to everyones opinions stated here... how big is 'very
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> You are not asking the right question. This is like asking someone what
> color paint you should use, or how large of a table you should buy.
> Necessary accuracy is related to application and context. You can't just
> waltz in and demand a universal answer. It will depend on what *you* are
> doing with it and how much accuracy *you* *personally* want or need.
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> Michael Ash
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I understand.
You may think that this applies to Einstein, true, but it also applies
to your simple, basic triangle...
The 'precision' that you mention relates also to the determination of
root2.

Root2 is FINITELY EXACT, is it not?
But we cannot even finitely measure it...
Our finite ability in and perception of absolute reality is the
problem - not the absoluteness of reality itself.
Our inability to measure even root2 is a commentary on us, not
root2...

Precision is a somewhat minor point compared to concept.
Concept is built upon philosophy.
Your philosophy, presuming you agree with most of the ideas at this
site, is errant.

(I digress.)
Finite is finite. Finite can never be infinite in ANY way.
This means that real numbers, which are finite entities individually,
are NOT infinite in total quantity.
Yet, I presume that you believe that the quantity of real numbers is
infinite - if you are an acceptable mathematician.

Error is error; whether it is accepted or not.
Truth is truth; likewise.
How do we know error from truth...? Ay, there's the rub.
But you do know  s o m e  truths, so not mix them so much with
conceptual errors.
That is some of the issue to which I elude.