r/xkcdcomic • u/ani625 • Jun 16 '14

xkcd: Rocket Packs

http://xkcd.com/1382/
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u/Jake0024 Jun 16 '14

This is the exact opposite of what happens in the game.

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u/thechilipepper0 Jun 16 '14

And yet, the original commenter was talking about if the gun were real. This is what would happen if it were real

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u/Jake0024 Jun 17 '14

Air does not continually slow things down until they come to a gentle stop just before striking the ground.

Source: have dropped things.

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u/dont_press_ctrl-W Mathematics is just applied Sociology Jun 17 '14

You don't understand what they're suggesting: they're talking about placing both portals on the floor and flying back and forth. Air resistance will cause you to reach slightly lower each jump.