Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’

From	Thomas Heger <ttt_heg@web.de>
Newsgroups	alt.astronomy, sci.physics, sci.physics.relativity
Subject	Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’
Date	2015-11-26 07:10 +0100
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Am 22.11.2015 22:00, schrieb The Starmaker:
  ..
>>>>> Okay, I'll rephrase the question: How many known planets in our solar
>>>>> system are Earth-size planets?
>>>>
>>>> Depends on what you regard as 'Earth-size'.
>>>>
>>>> At least the Earth has this size.
>>>>
>>>> But roughly Mars and Venus are 'Earth-sized'.
>>>>
>>>> But - in a way - all the 'stony' planets are similar in size, while
>>>> gas-planets are much larger.
>>>>
>>>> TH
>>>
>>>
>>> How about Pluto?
>>>
>> Not a planet. Next question.
>
> If it is not a planet then explain what it is without using the word
> 'planet'.

Every word has a common usage. In physics the content of a scientific 
term is codified in what's called a definition.

This definition we had to agree upon, if we want to successfully 
communicate about a certain subject.

If you use a phrase, but disagree to it's definition, you disturb the 
fabric of science, even if the 'wrong' use of the term is actually allowed.

But it's unscientific to use words in other ways as they are intended.

Here we have the question, if Pluto belongs to the planets of our solar 
system.

Whether or not this is the case, that is a question of the definition of 
the term 'planet'. And the definition is based on an agreement among 
scientists.

You may - nevertheless - reject such definitions and use any world you 
like to address any possible object. This is legal, but not recommended, 
since nobody will understand, what you try to say.

TH

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Based On Nonsense The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-20 10:49 -0800
  Re: Based On Nonsense The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-20 11:00 -0800
    Re: Based On Nonsense The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-21 17:16 -0800
      Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 00:57 -0500
        Re: 'Based On Nonsense' john <johnsefton288@gmail.com> - 2015-11-21 22:17 -0800
          Re: 'Based On Nonsense' benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 01:30 -0500
            Re: 'Based On Nonsense' Mahipal <mahipal7638@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 08:18 -0800
              Re: 'Based On Nonsense' "Alex Sutter" <invalid@troll-lo-lo.com> - 2015-11-22 08:36 -0800
                Re: 'Based On Nonsense' HVAC <mr.hvac@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 08:48 -0800
                Re: 'Based On Nonsense' Mahipal <mahipal7638@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 09:17 -0800
            Re: 'Based On Nonsense' HVAC <mr.hvac@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 08:31 -0800
          Re: 'Based On Nonsense' HVAC <mr.hvac@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 08:26 -0800
          Re: 'Based On Nonsense' Puppet_Sock <puppet_sock@hotmail.com> - 2015-11-24 12:43 -0800
            Re: 'Based On Nonsense' gilber34 <fafa@invalid.com> - 2015-11-24 16:28 -0600
              Re: 'Based On Nonsense' john <johnsefton288@gmail.com> - 2015-11-24 15:25 -0800
                Re: 'Based On Nonsense' benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-24 23:49 -0500
          Re: 'Based On Nonsense' gilber34 <fafa@invalid.com> - 2015-11-24 16:27 -0600
        Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-21 23:11 -0800
          Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Thomas Heger <ttt_heg@web.de> - 2015-11-22 09:30 +0100
            Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-22 00:41 -0800
              Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 08:40 -0500
                Re: 'Based On Nonsense' john <johnsefton288@gmail.com> - 2015-11-22 07:45 -0800
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-22 13:00 -0800
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Thomas Heger <ttt_heg@web.de> - 2015-11-26 07:10 +0100
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ gilber34 <fafa@invalid.com> - 2015-11-26 09:01 -0600
          Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Sjouke Burry <burrynulnulfour@ppllaanneett.nnll> - 2015-11-22 22:32 +0100
            Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-22 14:17 -0800
              Re: Based On Nonsense The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-22 21:37 -0800
                Re: Based On Nonsense The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-24 22:08 -0800
                Re: 'Based On Nonsense' Mahipal <mahipal7638@gmail.com> - 2015-11-24 22:20 -0800
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Thomas Heger <ttt_heg@web.de> - 2015-11-25 07:40 +0100
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-25 10:24 -0800
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Jack Monaco <jacksh@umbBertopal.org> - 2015-11-25 18:32 +0000
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-25 12:01 -0800
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Thomas Heger <ttt_heg@web.de> - 2015-11-26 04:48 +0100
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Jack Monaco <jacksh@umbBertopal.org> - 2015-11-26 14:21 +0000
                Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Thomas Heger <ttt_heg@web.de> - 2015-11-27 08:05 +0100
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            Re: We're robots, programmed to get food, water, air, etc. The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2015-11-27 16:53 -0800
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        Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ wdstarr@panix.com (William December Starr) - 2015-11-26 08:26 -0500
          Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Henry Wilson <HGW@home.com> - 2015-12-09 10:34 +0000
            Re: 'Based On Nonsense' john <johnsefton288@gmail.com> - 2015-12-09 03:18 -0800
            Re: ‘Based On Nonsense’ Tom Roberts <tjroberts137@sbcglobal.net> - 2015-12-09 08:31 -0600
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                Re: 'Based On Nonsense' "Alfred Summers" <invalid@eyample.com> - 2015-12-10 17:55 -0800
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