Hm. Fairly sure a sand filled box will reach a faster terminal velocity. Got it, I think. This is because the force on the box is directly proportional to the box's weight. Thus there is a much … (View Post)

In a vacuum, no. In air, yes - because the upward force of air resistance increases as you go faster until it is equal to the force of gravity. This is called terminal velocity. At this point, you do… (View Post)

That's why you pay a premium for Apple products. You wouldn't get an app like that on an Android phone. (View Post)

Yes, probably. Though how well I would go about planning where and how to land while plummeting from an aeroplane I have my doubts. I think in theory squirrels can survive a fall from any height - bu… (View Post)

ON topic - belatedly - are things better than in 2010? Without thinking, I'd say no. This decade has seen crisis after crisis after crisis: covid, Ukraine, Gaza. We are angry and at each other&#… (View Post)