Hammer and sickle on the Moon, dropped from different heights

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Start date Jul 15, 2014
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In summary, dropping a hammer and sickle on the moon from different heights is a symbolic gesture of the Soviet Union's dominance in the space race during the Cold War. The purpose of this experiment is to study the effects of gravity and air resistance on objects dropped from different heights on the moon and to gain insight into the moon's surface and composition. The hammer and sickle will most likely be dropped from a lunar lander or rover, or by a human astronaut. Data collected from this experiment may include the time it takes to reach the surface, distance traveled, and changes in trajectory due to air resistance. This experiment has not been conducted before, but similar experiments on Earth and other celestial bodies can provide valuable insights.

Jul 15, 2014

carrz

The hammer is at 200km and the sickle is at 100km above the Moon. As they fall down, the distance between them increases, or not? We need 'jolt' formula here, the rate of change of acceleration, right?

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Jul 15, 2014

mathman

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Since the moon's gravity would be less at 200 km., the hammer would fall more slowly, so the distance would increase.

1. What is the significance of dropping a hammer and sickle on the moon from different heights?

The hammer and sickle is a symbol often associated with communism and the Soviet Union. Dropping it on the moon from different heights can be seen as a symbolic gesture of the Soviet Union's dominance in the space race during the Cold War.

2. What is the purpose of this experiment?

The purpose of this experiment is to study the effects of gravity and air resistance on objects dropped from different heights on the moon. It can also provide insight into the moon's surface and its composition.

3. How will the hammer and sickle be dropped from different heights on the moon?

The hammer and sickle will most likely be dropped from a lunar lander or rover, which will release it at different heights above the moon's surface. Alternatively, it could be dropped by a human astronaut from different heights.

4. What data will be collected from this experiment?

Data collected from this experiment may include the time it takes for the hammer and sickle to reach the surface, the distance it travels, and any changes in its trajectory due to air resistance. This data can be used to calculate the acceleration due to gravity on the moon and to study the moon's atmosphere.

5. Has this experiment been conducted before?

To the best of our knowledge, this specific experiment has not been conducted before. However, similar experiments have been done on Earth and on other celestial bodies, such as dropping objects from different heights on Mars. The results of those experiments can provide valuable insights for this experiment on the moon.