2006-11-12 08:12:29 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
If you assume it is possible and of course it isn't but....
If we also assume that there is no terminal velocity and that our momentum would take us past the centre and carry us to the other side. our velocity would be zero at the start and at the end and would reach maximum at the centre it would be V=(T x G) / D where V is velocity T is time G is acceleration due to Gravity (9.8 metres per second per second) and D is distance (12,756.32 kilometres). By moving the various components in this equation you should be able to find all the needed figures. The total time would be determined by found by finding the time needed to reach the centre of the Earth and then doubling it as the time needed to decelerate is the same as acceleration
2006-11-12 18:50:28 · answer #1 · answered by xpatgary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a hypthetical question for all of the fools that are giving answers like, "it isnt possible", "you'd get stuck" etc.
Personally my friend, i think perhaps take 12 hours, no apparent reason, just i think 12 hours. lol. Ofcourse you would speed up half way and slow down half way, due to the pull, and this is what might affect the estimated arrival time.
2006-11-12 16:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Conspicuously Inconspicuous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it isn't possible since you would only get as far as the centr of the earth and you would stop. However notwithstanding this:- your terminal velocity would be around 120m/hour and the diameter of the earth is around 7926miles. So if it were possible it would take around 66 hours
2006-11-12 16:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by spoon_bender001 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, Alice
If it was hollow: still the small matter of there being no gravity at the centre,so guessing you'd stay in the middle?!!
M = D
2006-11-12 16:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by mesmerized 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd get stuck in the core because that is where all of Earth's gravity converges to.
2006-11-12 16:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous_dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible ... with the eternal machine .... its still under construvtion by nasa .. its used for minin in unknown planets ..... it can with stand high temp ...... and considerin the distance it shld take a day ... but due to zero gravity it has to build its own force ... so lets say 3 days ...
2006-11-14 23:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by deepa_20cochin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eternity
cause you ain't coming out the other side
also it would be bloody cold after going Thu the hot centre
2006-11-13 16:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by SH1T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋