Timeline for Would this model of a boat move according to Newtons 3rd Law?
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| Apr 25, 2012 at 8:56 | comment | added | Alexander | @dmckee: That is why I love experimental physics. A single experiment can provide more questions and answers than any 'discussion' about it. My guess is that with a high speed fan they are basically doing something similar to thrust reversal in a jet engine. | |
| Apr 20, 2012 at 15:53 | comment | added | dmckee --- ex-moderator kitten | Mythbusters actually tried this, and after much tweaking were able to get some modest forward motion out of it (though less than just using the fan for direct propulsion). Now the fun part is to explain why. | |
| Apr 20, 2012 at 13:38 | answer | added | Pygmalion | timeline score: 0 | |
| Apr 20, 2012 at 13:12 | answer | added | Alexander | timeline score: 1 | |
| Apr 20, 2012 at 13:02 | history | asked | Cyrus | CC BY-SA 3.0 |