Can a Crab Nebula-Powered Spaceship Use Ion Propulsion Effectively?

[Torrenza]

Homework Statement

My question is obscure, but i had to ask.

Lets say i built a ship that could hold the crab nebula(dimensions of the ship 15km*15km*20km).
Now I want to use the nebula to power my ship somewhat like a flywheel. I would like to hear some possible solutions. Also how do I make it so the gravity from the nebula(once inside the ship) does not destroy my ship.


Having the nebula stored at the rear of the ship. Could you shoot ions at the nebula causing it to react, then directing that force for use as a propulsion system?

Thanks!

Homework Equations

F = GMm/R2

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[NateD]

Using the equation F = GMm/R2, we can see that the gravitational force between two objects is directly proportional to the mass of each object and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This means that if you increase the distance between the objects, the gravitational force will be reduced. In the case of your ship and the crab nebula, one possible solution would be to place the ship a sufficient distance away from the nebula so that the gravitational force between them is negligible. This would ensure that the gravity from the nebula does not destroy the ship. As for using the nebula to power your ship, one possible solution would be to use a form of ion propulsion. This involves shooting ions at the nebula, which then react and create a force which can be used to propel the ship. This would essentially be like using the nebula as a giant flywheel. It is important to note, however, that this kind of propulsion system will require a lot of energy and may not be feasible for your particular application. You may need to consider other forms of propulsion such as solar sails or magnetic sails.