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"making such a device that will survive the initial acceleration is unlikely" Bear in mind that using an electromagnetic launcher you could accelerate (relativ
by sho 17y ago
"making such a device that will survive the initial acceleration is unlikely"
Bear in mind that using an electromagnetic launcher you could accelerate (relatively) gradually over a length of track, the so-called "Mass Driver" concept.
- ivankirigin 17y agoThe friction with the air at its highest speed (and where the air is densest) would still be a problem.
- rjurney 17y agoWhich is why you run it up the Himalayas, right? :)