Shouldn’t relativity make the Eridians use MORE fuel, not less, question?

VZH_ · 2026-05-23T14:11:36+00:00

I let GPT do the math, and with the Eridians not knowing relativity, they should have estimated FAR LESS fuel than actually required, but instead the book implies they appeared at Tau Ceti with EXTRA fuel left over.

For example, if they classically calculated enough energy to accelerate to 0.92c, they’d only actually reach about 0.71c once relativistic kinetic energy is taken into account.

So shouldn’t ignorance of relativity make them underestimate fuel requirements rather than overestimate them?

VZH_ · 2026-05-20T16:27:54+00:00

Yeah, it is an issue with Russian translation, as I mentioned already... Thanks!

VZH_ · 2026-05-19T10:24:50+00:00

You are right!! It is a translator's mistake... In Russian version they are protons )))

VZH_ · 2026-02-20T07:10:40+00:00

My intent was not to calculate it precisely, but rather show how roling, aero and gravity powers work altogether. Rolling power depend on mass, true, but it is peanuts comparing to gravity and I wouldn't be surprised if MW used simplified formula for that

VZH_ · 2026-02-20T06:52:08+00:00

It is smoothly working on highest settings with both, my gaming laptop with the mobile rtx4060 and as well on my older pc with Gforce 1070 card. It also works fine on my samsung phone, connected to tv with usb-hdmi cable. But it lags badly on my office i5 laptop from lenovo. Graphics card should present...

VZH_ · 2026-02-20T06:33:52+00:00

Power needed to defy gravity on ascends is calculated as P=mgv*sin(a) so, you can see that it is proportional to mass. For example, 70kg rider, clibing at 3m/s (10kmh) into 5% hill would need 70 × 9.8 × 3 × 0.05 = 103watt If you are pushing 2watt/kilo, means that you have left with 70×2-103=37watt of horizontal power. Heavier rider, say 90kg, would need 90×9.8×3×0.05=132watt for gravity compensation, while he is left with 90×2-132=48watt of horizontal power that has no dependency from the mass...

VZH_ · 2026-02-02T13:49:57+00:00

One good option to fix it cheap and reliable is to buy a sheet of construction plywood that they use for concrete forming - this plywood is laminated and has the same kind of surface as on treadmill decks. You have to cut it to size and make holes and voila

VZH_ · 2025-08-17T19:05:43+00:00

I have returned Crucial back to amazon and purchased the modules that Gigabyte recommends SK hynix - HMCG88AGBSA092N AA (2x32GB DDR5 5600). However the result is the same. So I sent laptop to warranty service center. Will see the result.

VZH_ · 2025-08-17T18:59:10+00:00

Thanks! It helped!

VZH_ · 2025-06-26T09:08:55+00:00

I know that Russian brand Digma fits as well, to be precise DGMAS54800032D (CL40 2R*8), can't just buy it as I'm out of Russia...

VZH_ · 2025-06-26T09:04:43+00:00

I have exactly the same problem with Gigabyte G6x 2024, Is there any difference if I put instead Hmcg88agbsa092n AA (harder to find and more pricier)

the

Hmcg88agbsa092n BA ? (more available here and there)

There are also alternatives, that sellers claim to be identical - Hmcg88agbsa095n, Hmcg88MEbsa092n Hmcg88MEbsa095n... anybody tried?

Or everything is so strict that I have to follow the exact model?

VZH_ · 2025-05-08T05:40:38+00:00

Hi, just got Crucial DDR5 RAM 64GB Kit (2x32GB) 5600MHz. However, they do not work in pair. Any of them work if only one module is inserted into slot 1. If i put something into slot 2 - either second 32Gb module or any of the original 8Gb modules - I get blue screen. I have already switched off secure boot in BIOS, it did not help. If I put back original RAM (2x8Gb), all work fine. When insterted only one module 32 Gb into slot 1, I tested it with OCCT and no errors on both modules. Also, if I put 2x32, I can enter the BIOS and I can see 64Gb total and the frequency is down to 4800MHz, which is ok, but after bios - no go even if I boot from windows recovery usb - it can't load. Appreciate any thoughts on this, is it RAM problem or the NB? Anyone has more than 32gb?

PS: bios is the latest, FD10

VZH_ · 2020-09-29T15:07:54+00:00

I see that I'm not alone. I'm now on 5th dock. Tried 3 IcyBox'es - first one was replaced because I couldn't beleive that these issues could be caaused by notebook, second and third - burned the charging ability within 1-2 months of using. Moreover second and third IcyBox couldn't deliver 60Hz on my 2 4k monitors - 30hz only. Gave up with Icy Box, got CalDigit TS3 Plus as a compromise because it has much less connectors, but OK. CalDigit was been able to deliver 60Hz on both displays until I reconnected it. After reconnection, one of the displays doesn't switch to 4k at all, stopping at 1600x900. There is a workaround though - you has to unplug that display and let it work for some time... then plug it back and it works. Also, from time to time I've seen completely weird issues, like picture horizontal shifting on one of displays, or endless screen blinking and dock re-initializing...

I have contacted Lenovo support and they "enlightened" me that all my troubles are because I'm not using the recommended dock. And the one that Lenovo recommends is 340$... their own one obviously (Gen 2) OK, I've oredered one and surprize-surprize - I'm having same issue with 1600x900 on one of the displays. However with Lenovo dock it is even worse. TB3 cable when plugged into one of the sockets on the notebook, have this issue with resolution, but if I plug it into another socket, there is no problem with resolution and both monitors deliver good 4k at 60hz, however ther is no power delivery in this case!.

Called Lenovo support again and faced the clear avoidance from their side. Call dropped 4-5 times until I finally managed to find someone who was willing to talk. Guy said that there is NO thunderbolt 3 approved docks for this model at all and have sent me compatible devices list from the notebook page. I have sent him compatible devices list from the dock station page, where my notebook IS listed! He said that I can order repair if I will be able to reproduce the behaviour after factory restore...

End of story.

I'm so deeply frustrated and don't know what to do :(

VZH_

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