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What would happen if you stepped off the 'cliff' edge?

2006-12-08 10:22:51 · 7 answers · asked by interested_party 4 in Science & Mathematics Physics

Clue - Think Vector forces and integrated gravity forces.....man......

2006-12-08 10:55:09 · update #1

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The center of mass would also be the center of gravity, therefore, the corner would project out from the center like a mountain. So, the effect would be similar to that of standing on a mountain - you couldn't step off the edge into space. Depending on how far towards the corner you were, you might run out of air. The atmosphere would probably cluster away from the corners. In fact, you might be exposed to the vacuum and cold of space.

2006-12-08 10:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Bernard B 3 · 0 0

Since the centroid of a cube is its center, you would probably always feel the pull of gravity pulling you to the center of the earth. That means if you weren't right in the center of the side of the earth that was a square, you would have to tilt to keep your balance. Just imagine living near an edge and having to build your house crooked so you could stand strait. It's one of the reason planets are very close to round.

2006-12-08 10:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 0 0

Assuming this "earth's mean density and mass were the same (people always neglect such details in these "what would it feel like to be a blade of grass type questions), it would look and feel like you were on the peak of a mountain with three faces. Assuming the atmospheric composition and mass were same, it would pool near the center of each face. Although the faces are flat, as you descend from the peak to the middle of each side, the slope (relative to gravity's "down") would gradually level off.

2006-12-08 11:23:23 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0 0

Actually the gravity vector would be inclined to the normal of each of the 3 planes near the corner at an angle of sinˉ¹√(2/3) = 54.7°

It'd be pretty tough to hold on at such a downslope!

2006-12-08 10:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 7 · 0 0

Actually I think you would slide to the middle of the side that you are on because the corners would be like mountains.

2006-12-08 10:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by Tony 4 · 0 0

awesome

2006-12-08 11:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by somers41080 1 · 0 0

Very windy, i should imagine! (if it was still revolving.)

2006-12-08 10:32:28 · answer #7 · answered by Josie 3 · 0 0

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