Adam
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so something that weighs more will not fall faster?
a 20ton spear shaped object would fall faster than a 50 ton pancake shaped object
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Haimsey
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pancake shaped object has a larger surface area than the spear shaped object 
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if both the 20tonne and 50 tonne weights were of identical measurements and equally aerodynamic, then the 50 tonne weight would hit the ground first
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If I gave a shit i'd finish this senta.....
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Originally posted by Cybermonkey
if both the 20tonne and 50 tonne weights were of identical measurements and equally aerodynamic, then the 50 tonne weight would hit the ground first
whereas if the 50 tonne object were larger in measurement then the 20 tonne object would prob hit floor first
[Edited on 03-08-2005 by _c_o_r_s_a_]
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Cybermonkey
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i suspect so yes, especially if both weights were identical in density
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Carr
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quote:
Originally posted by _c_o_r_s_a_
quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey
if both the 20tonne and 50 tonne weights were of identical measurements and equally aerodynamic, then the 50 tonne weight would hit the ground first
whereas if the 50 tonne object were larger in measurement then the 20 tonne object would prob hit floor first
[Edited on 03-08-2005 by _c_o_r_s_a_]
Not neccesarily larger but wider. It could be higher vertically as it would be more aerodynamic
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Haimsey
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Originally posted by Carr
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Originally posted by _c_o_r_s_a_
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Originally posted by Cybermonkey
if both the 20tonne and 50 tonne weights were of identical measurements and equally aerodynamic, then the 50 tonne weight would hit the ground first
whereas if the 50 tonne object were larger in measurement then the 20 tonne object would prob hit floor first
[Edited on 03-08-2005 by _c_o_r_s_a_]
Not neccesarily larger but wider. It could be higher vertically as it would be more aerodynamic
ok forgot that bit
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there is enough iron in a single adult person to make a small nail 
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Haimsey
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there is enough iron in a single adult person to make a snail
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There are 53 Lego bricks manufactured for each person in the world.
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The advantage of exercising every day is that you die healthier.
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Your skeleton keeps growing until you are about 35, then you start to shrink.
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Every year more than 2500 left handed people are killed from using right handed products.
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there is as much fibre in a bowl of all bran as there is in the toilet 2 hours after eating the bowl of all bran,
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quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey
if both the 20tonne and 50 tonne weights were of identical measurements and equally aerodynamic, then the 50 tonne weight would hit the ground first
No. The gravitational pull of the earth will pull them down at the same speed... you can prove this, get a pen of something, and drop it at the same time with a brick. They will hit the ground the same time.
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Gravity is not the only factor - air resistance must be taken in to account also.
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quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey
if both the 20tonne and 50 tonne weights were of identical measurements and equally aerodynamic, then the 50 tonne weight would hit the ground first
No. The gravitational pull of the earth will pull them down at the same speed... you can prove this, get a pen of something, and drop it at the same time with a brick. They will hit the ground the same time.
yes you are right and i am wrong
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Originally posted by Cybermonkey
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Originally posted by K2 HOY
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Originally posted by Cybermonkey
if both the 20tonne and 50 tonne weights were of identical measurements and equally aerodynamic, then the 50 tonne weight would hit the ground first
No. The gravitational pull of the earth will pull them down at the same speed... you can prove this, get a pen of something, and drop it at the same time with a brick. They will hit the ground the same time.
yes you are right and i am wrong
Interesting isn't it
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