Re: (3968) Re: Frictionless Surfaces

[Resent to [email removed], the correct address - James]

> The question about frictionless surfaces came up because of a
> science fiction novel I remembered reading (title & author currently
> forgotten). The material wasn't used for bearings but plumbing. I
> remember the character in the story used a toilet, which was
> completely dry, and watched as his excrement slid away.
>
> Besides, it sounded like a good topic to discuss! It's always
> interesting reading science fiction and applying it to the game. :-)
>
> Mike

I remember something similar from "David Starr, Space Ranger", space
opera by Isaac Asimov.  Much of the science is somewhat drechlich,
but he pointed out in several cases that surfaces without surface
tension (probably not actually frictionless) would save water on
Mars, where every drop is precious.

Is that what you were thinking of?

Jack
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