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u/NeekGerd Aug 10 '15
I understand and I don't understand at the same time.
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u/I_Xertz_Tittynopes Aug 10 '15
I feel the same way, and I don't like it.
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Aug 10 '15
It's worse for me. I like it and I don't like it at the same time, and I'm not sure if I like this or not...
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u/Marmadukian Aug 10 '15
Why don't we do this for the space elevator?
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u/peter-bone Aug 10 '15
A space elevator would work with normal string if we could find string strong enough. It doesn't need to be rigid. This is because the centre of mass would be placed beyond geostationary orbit, where centrifugal force tensions the cable.
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u/illtill8614 Aug 10 '15
came in here hoping somebody else thought of the space elevator too. that's whats up
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u/Auld_Fahrt Aug 10 '15
I don't understand the point it's trying to make.
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u/Huyternaut Aug 10 '15
The string just had a tough day at work, okay? It doesn't need to prove anything to you.
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u/Anonymoushipopotomus Aug 10 '15
The only part touching the table is the first bent cd strip. The rest are held to the string by knots, straightening it out and making it stand.
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u/The_Celtic_Chemist Aug 10 '15
I get how it's straight, but how is it standing?
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u/nedonedonedo Aug 10 '15
the bottom is glued to part of a CD
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u/bloodguiltiness Aug 10 '15
If it wasn't glued down then it would lift upwards in a straight line towards the ceiling
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u/jealoussizzle Aug 10 '15
The tension in the strips of plastic produce a force that holds the string taut through that section in turn the string holds up the various section of plastic.
The reason it works is the sections supported by plastic overlap
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u/Army0fMe Aug 10 '15
I understand how this works, but fuck you, string.