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by EL1 2 on December 28th, 2007
The force of gravity is inversely related to the square of the distance of two objects.
If something is 10,000 feet above the surface of the Earth (whose diameter is 3963 miles), it is 3965 miles from the center of the Earth at the equator. That distance squared is 15,722,010.
If somethign is 40,000 feet above the Earth, its distance squared is 15,767,100. The gravity is 1.00287 times stronger at 10000 feet.
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by Andy B has left AB on October 13th, 2011
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For those who like small government..should the FAA oversee the safety of air travel or butt out? Without the FAA would you still fly?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on September 12th, 2011
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Why are more modern aircraft including Boeing 747 jumbo aircraft having more controls managed by computer or fly-by-wire? Is it safe?
by NiCkIzBacK on June 8th, 2011
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Would you rather fly in an airplane or a helocopter?
by I gave her a wink and a smile on October 13th, 2011
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What would you do if there was a sleeping baby on your plane and you haven't cried for 2 days?
by Andy B has left AB on October 13th, 2011
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The Inverse Square law is widely overlooked and/or misunderstood.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on December 29th, 2007
Thanks.
by EL1 2 on December 29th, 2007