2007-07-15 16:58:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
In science fiction and speculative science, it's a strand of cable made from carbon monofilament about a mile in diameter that is anchored to the earth on one end and a space station or other suitable weight in a geostationary orbit at the other. Because the centripedal motion keeps the cable taught, you do not need to launch a spacecraft. You can put a caterpillar of some type on the cable, hang your ship or cargo on the caterpillar, and have the caterpillar tow your ship or cargo into space.
It is most commonly called a Jacob's Ladder and less often a beanstalk.
2007-07-15 17:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by TychaBrahe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A basketball shot perfected by Lew Alcindor, who later became Kareem Abdul Jabbar
2007-07-16 00:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by John M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of two:
1. a Vietnam era heavy lift "aerial crane" helicopter
2. Kareem Abdul Jabbar's trademark shot.
2007-07-16 00:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by Rath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A helicopter crane. ~
2007-07-16 00:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tour around way above all the people.....and scream
2007-07-16 00:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are talking about basketball..its a real high hookshot.
2007-07-16 00:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by Bonexx89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋