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Why would'nt this work?(lemmy.ml)

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It can look dumb, but I always had this question as a kid, what physical principles would prevent this?

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𒉀TheGuyTM3𒉁@lemmy.mlOP
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Damn, so that means no FTL communication for now… 😅

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sbv@sh.itjust.works
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Hear me out… What about a metal stick?

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Dem Bosain@midwest.social
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Metal is a lot heavier than wood. You’d never be able to lift it to the moon.

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ChanchoManco@lemm.ee
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But can you lift it from the moon? Gravity is a lot lower there.

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FooBarrington@lemmy.world
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You should make it out of feathers. Steel is heavier than feathers.

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sbv@sh.itjust.works
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What if you had a crane?

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Ech@lemm.ee
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NASA: “Hold my beaker.”

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Klear@lemmy.world
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🤘

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Krafty Kactus@sopuli.xyz
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For now

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CarrotsHaveEars@lemmy.ml
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13 hours later Now?

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Krafty Kactus@sopuli.xyz
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Hold on, let me check. I don’t think so

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