Cannon Ball in Space: What Happens & How Much Does It Hurt?

air-in · Dec 1, 2014

What would happen if you were shot with a cannon ball in space? How badly do you reckon it would hurt, compared to if you were shot with the same cannon ball on Earth?

dipole · Dec 1, 2014

Why do you think there should be any appreciable difference?

DaveC426913 · Dec 1, 2014

Why do you think it might be different?

[EDIT] D'oh!

davenn · Dec 1, 2014

LOL ... "snap" is the operative word ;)

Cannon Ball in Space: What Happens & How Much Does It Hurt?

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