@g_rimez @Astrophysicslad Nice.. but I don't think it could be this simply analogised. With the whip in terms energy, the tip has more gpe (which is height dependent )as it goes higher than its other parts.
For the sun we're talking of thermal energy which is different from mechanical energy.
@I_am_him_03@ScienceGuys_ Passing underground requires more funds and there are more aspects to take into consideration.. so with these other aspects, for cost effectivity in areas where funds are not easy to come by..