On 24/05/07, Nigel Duckworth wrote: > Hi Matthew, > > My Tacoma Narrows analogy was to do with efficient use of energy, the > bridge was destroyed by 40 MPH winds! > How much energy was collected and stored by the resonance of the bridge before it destroyed itself? 40mph winds are not particularly powerful, but if the energy is accumulated over a period of time, it can be significant. Oscillation can be a method for storing that energy. Now - whether it's applicable to breaking up water molecules or not I don't know. RP -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist