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minus-squarejackeryjoo@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up23·2 days agoWhat is the velocity of each one? A slow moving bowling ball causes little to no damage. A marble fired at around half the speed of light might do some damage.
minus-squarespooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·2 days agoHow far are you from the source? A ways away, I’m not worried about the bowling ball, but that marble will fucking end you.
minus-squareWoodScientist@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 days agoI choose to imagine they both have equal kinetic energy.
What is the velocity of each one?
A slow moving bowling ball causes little to no damage.
A marble fired at around half the speed of light might do some damage.
How far are you from the source?
A ways away, I’m not worried about the bowling ball, but that marble will fucking end you.
I choose to imagine they both have equal kinetic energy.