I know. That's why I created this thread. To find out what would actually happen assuming a 747 Jet Engine fell from 35,000 feet (without the help of a wormhole). :wink:
I know what Terminal Velocity means, i just don't know how to derive it and how to apply it to this problem. Sure I could look it up and plug in some numbers, but those numbers won't have any meaning to me regarding this question. :smile:
Also, assuming it did fall from 35,000 feet...
I tried looking up the weight of a 747 Jet Engine but I couldn't find it. I would assume it to be at least 2-3 tons.
I have no idea what the terminal velocity would be. My physics stopped at high school 10 yrs ago :smile:
Thanks for any help!
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