The punchline to this strip was changed inexplicably by an editor. Dr. Mel’s last line was supposed to be: “No, it’s like killing the patient to save ME!”
Drop a weight toward the sun while still tethered to the ship by a few thousand miles of graphene line. Tidal forces will make the weight move slower than orbital velocity, the ship faster than orbital velocity.
Release the weight. It will fall toward the sun. The ship will be thrown away.
dr.mel Premium Member over 12 years ago
The punchline to this strip was changed inexplicably by an editor. Dr. Mel’s last line was supposed to be: “No, it’s like killing the patient to save ME!”
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 6 years ago
Drop a weight toward the sun while still tethered to the ship by a few thousand miles of graphene line. Tidal forces will make the weight move slower than orbital velocity, the ship faster than orbital velocity.
Release the weight. It will fall toward the sun. The ship will be thrown away.