Foxtails (1312) said...
Mar 03 2009 01:01:02
technically if it sould produce uv light and you aimed it at its self it could be a self perpetuating device.
Silbakor (177) said...
Mar 05 2009 08:59:01
Except for the fact that solar cells are inefficient and it wont be able to generate enough power from its light to keep itself on.
Silbakor (177) said...
Mar 05 2009 08:59:48
*Didn't see the rply fro Moc.*
Mocirne (239) said...
Mar 03 2009 01:45:27
The UV rays would lose their intensity as they struck the atoms in the air, on the reflective surface and in the actual flashlight itself, eventually weakening the rays to the point of visible light. Always glad to ruin the fun!
Predator (30) said...
Mar 03 2009 09:30:02
You just ruined for Obama's energy plan.
Foxtails (1312) said...
Mar 03 2009 11:56:49
i figured that out shortly after posting. but technically with just short bursts of energy from say a battery you could technically keep it going
on a single battery from an endless amount of time.
RScottyL (589) said...
Mar 04 2009 08:52:58
Well, obviously you would charge this during the daytime with light......so you would be able to use it at night!
fuglyfugly (20) said...
Mar 17 2009 15:34:02
Solar panels don't require UV. Other frequencies work fine. Also, UV isn't changed into visible light by air, reflective surfaces, or flashlights. It's the first law of thermodynamics (the law of conservation of energy) that disallows perpetual motion machines (or self powering flashlights). Sorry to ruin your fun ruining the fun...
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