Update: Strong glares, ticket remains. 
Note: This has got to take the cake and I am NOT making this up!
 Using laws of angular momentum in Physics (no kidding!) |
Therefore, putting in the formula above,
(v1*v1)/ 4 = (81*81)/ 6
v1 ~= 67mph (66.13 to be more precise), which is around the speed limit of (65 mph).
Hence, my lord, I was NOT SPEEDING!!
The original traffic violation ticket was $250 and 4 points, the court date is today and my friend is going to argue his case as above! Any guesses on what the outcome will be? The results will be updated by EOD…
Geekiness to the core. I have amazing friends.
14 Comments until now
Who is this friend?
I always had this as a backup plan if ever caught speeding….touch wood….I mean touch head.
Also another is confuse the judge about doppler effect:)
Udder Nonsense! I am suprised you aren’t trying E=mc^2 (or indeed, length contraction and time dilation).
Amit, what do you mean by in IIT Kanpur You can find mostly only “pea”cocks?
Surely this message can’t be deleted since this is not about human excesses. On the contrary it is about human limitations. (Excesses would’ve been if the reference were to “pee”cocks, but it is not.)
Forgive, o master, for yielding to tempation.
Just ask your friend to say a prayer that the judge doesnt know any Physics!
Please don’t make fun of people who don’t know proper english. They might not be as stupid as you think they are.
So here is another poem:
People not knowing english nitty-gritty
Might not always be sub-mediocrity.
Those who think so otherwise,
should have their heads checked, twice.
PS: O master, please don’t delete this post. As someone noted, it is democracry in pushkar land.
PS1: Vivek and PIV are right about the physics ticket.
PS2: Mr PIV, please dont make fun of the national bird of india.
geekiness…to the core..you bet. OHT in my case. (Over Head Trasmission)
Some interesting friends you got
As far as I know the equation was changed, however the judge didn’t oblige. Instead offered to reduce fine and points, if your friend accepted having an equipment (speedometer) malfunction!
Bottom line … both the rationales were concocted, but the judge bought his own concoction and your friend got a discount! dd)
aaah!!
Thanks Vineet…
Shucks, Mr. Shuks,
I agree - one mustn’t make fun of India’s national bird. Or India’s national sport.
Its amazing how India’s national bird, animal and sport are all on the verge of extinction. I give it to you this time, you have made me emotional.
As for people who don’t know proper English, that surely is one species that isn’t heading for extinction in India. Nor is equipment malfunction.
Haven’t visitted here for a while because of works
have a nice day o:)
Mona,
great to have you back..
looks like you having a blast in indonesia!
For some weird reason i feel close to you and would like sharing stuff with you guys. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist today. Please wish me luck.
Another explanation to judge dat can be useful .. is telling him that the speed gun was “made in India”.. hence wrong :c:p;)
If the gun was made in India, the reading would have be in Kmph
Made in India - yup …. 81 Kmph is roughly 50 Mph and your friend can save the money!dd)
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