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Assuming unchanged density of tissues, mass is proportional to volume and strength is proportional to muscle/bone cross section. According to the square-cube la
by Qem 2y ago
Assuming unchanged density of tissues, mass is proportional to volume and strength is proportional to muscle/bone cross section. According to the square-cube law[1], to keep the same weight to strength ratio under ≃20% higher gravity, body linear dimensions should be down-scaled by 1/1.2 ≃ 83%.
So I think not many generations would be necessary, given individuals with 83% the average size or smaller are a common occurrence. The trait small body size should just become more common.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square%E2%80%93cube_law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square%E2%80%93cube_law
- snapplebobapple 2y agoI look forward to the dwarf federation gaining independance from the terran hegemony. I only hoping we perfect stasis technology in time for me to sleep a few generations and witness it.