I’m in Denver. Would it take longer? Also, would you fall slower when you got near the center, since the body causing gravity would be above you, or stop since it’s half-and-half above and below?
Assuming that earth’s radius is 6371 kilometers (6,371,000 meters), and there is no air (causing friction), if a hole is made from the earth’s surface to the center, the time to get to the center from the surface is t = (2h/g), or t – √(2*6,371,000meters)/9.8meters/second) = 1,140 seconds = 19 minutes. However, even if a hole were cut to the center, it would probably have air (friction). Also, g (gravity) would not be a constant value. It would become less and practically go to zero as it reaches the center, assuming gravity is caused by the ENTIRE mass of the earth.
seanfear about 2 months ago
Amen
jpsomebody about 2 months ago
How long does it take during the other three seasons?
bigplayray about 2 months ago
Two for One Beers!
coltish1. about 2 months ago
Ba-DUMP — Tssssssh
Skeptical Meg about 2 months ago
I’m in Denver. Would it take longer? Also, would you fall slower when you got near the center, since the body causing gravity would be above you, or stop since it’s half-and-half above and below?
I’m skeptical.
bxclent Premium Member about 2 months ago
doesn’t the Earth like get in the way? just asking!
cuzinron47 about 2 months ago
Falling to the center of the earth would more like crappy hour.
SKYSWIM about 2 months ago
Assuming that earth’s radius is 6371 kilometers (6,371,000 meters), and there is no air (causing friction), if a hole is made from the earth’s surface to the center, the time to get to the center from the surface is t = (2h/g), or t – √(2*6,371,000meters)/9.8meters/second) = 1,140 seconds = 19 minutes. However, even if a hole were cut to the center, it would probably have air (friction). Also, g (gravity) would not be a constant value. It would become less and practically go to zero as it reaches the center, assuming gravity is caused by the ENTIRE mass of the earth.
markkahler52 about 2 months ago
And the first place you’re hitting after landing is the RESTROOM!!