In comp.lang.java.advocacy, Roedy Green
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on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:02:34 GMT
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> The world in going wireless with cell phones, LANS, mice, Kindles,
> Bluetooth, headphones, netbooks...
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> There is a craze on U-tube showing videos where three cell phones are
> placed around a few kernels of popcorn. Then they put in a call to all
> three, and within seconds the kernels pop.
>
> My guess this has to be some sort of trick, since how the heck could
> you generate enough energy to pop corn with 3 batteries. Possibly it
> is genuine. There might be sufficient power to pop a few grains. If
> that is so, ouch!
>
> I suspect the videos will generate some panic over wireless devices in
> general, even ones like Bluetooth with much lower power. If it is a
> hoax, it needs to be debunked. If it is not, I'm glad I never got a
> cellphone.
>
Well, FWIW my laptop battery has 4400 mAH @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
14.8 V, or
234,432 J. But considering that it takes a 1kW microwave
about a minute or so to pop popcorn (it's been awhile,
though, and I use about 1/4 cup of popcorn as opposed to
"a few kernels"), I'd say there has to be a trick involved;
there's no way those phones are throwing out more than
1 kW ... and they probably aren't even thowing out more
than a few hundred milliwatts, if that.
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