Can we power a spaceship?

Authors

  • Somaya Turk The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Pratik Lakhotia The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Deven Fosberry The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

Film, Physics, Mechanics, Power-Energy, Spaceship, WALL-E

Abstract

This paper discusses the possibility of humans being able to produce enough energy, via effective exercising, in order to power a single space ship. The dimensions of the spaceship were taken using a paper model of the Axiom spaceship from the film WALL-E, and were scaled up to store the population value obtained from the movie. It was concluded that the acceleration of the Axiom in space would be 1.14 ms-1 per day, if powered by a population of exercising adults. 

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How to Cite

Turk, S., Lakhotia, P., & Fosberry, D. (2017). Can we power a spaceship?. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 3. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/748

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Vol. 3 (2014)

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