To: DannyTN
While the amount of thrust generated in these NASA's tests was lower than previous trials — between 30 and 50 micronewtons, LOL. A plastic propeller and rubber band can do better.
50 posted on
08/01/2014 1:00:21 PM PDT by
Moonman62
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To: Moonman62
Actually since 1 newton weighs about 3 1/2 ounces, 30-50 micronewtons is about 10 MILLIONths of an ounce.
I wonder how close that is to the limits of detection?
70 posted on
08/01/2014 1:41:42 PM PDT by
Willgamer
(Rex Lex or Lex Rex?)
To: Moonman62
A plastic propeller and rubber band can do better.
In space?
75 posted on
08/01/2014 2:16:48 PM PDT by
tet68
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