P1_10 Moving the Earth

Authors

  • Matthew James
  • Emma Comber
  • Daniel Spence
  • Sarah Botterill

Abstract

Conservation of linear and angular momentum is used in this article to discuss whether human strength and power alone can move the Earth. It is found that the difference in mass between humans and the planet is far too large to have a significant effect.

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Published

06-04-2011

How to Cite

James, M., Comber, E., Spence, D., & Botterill, S. (2011). P1_10 Moving the Earth. Physics Special Topics, 9(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/1975

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2010): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles