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Could they generate enough lift for 1/11th the weight of a human? Was picturing a giant warehouse and curious if it would work!
dedocta said:Could they generate enough lift for 1/11th the weight of a human? Was picturing a giant warehouse and curious if it would work!
Since this thread start is in the technical Physics forms and not SciFi, shouldn't you be asking about how much farther optimized human powered flight could fly?dedocta said:Could they generate enough lift for 1/116th the weight of a human? Was picturing a giant warehouse and curious if it would work!
It is unlikely that Icarus' wings would be able to support his weight in Earth's atmosphere. The materials used to make the wings, wax and feathers, would not be strong enough to withstand the force of gravity on Earth.
The density of Earth's atmosphere would have a significant impact on Icarus' wings. The thicker atmosphere would create more resistance and make it difficult for Icarus to fly and maintain altitude.
It is unlikely that Icarus' wings would be able to withstand the colder temperatures in the upper atmosphere. The wax used to attach the feathers would likely melt, causing the wings to lose their structural integrity.
It is possible that Icarus' wings could support him in the lower gravity of the moon. However, the lack of atmosphere on the moon would make it difficult for Icarus to generate enough lift to fly.
The lack of oxygen on the moon would have a significant impact on Icarus' ability to fly with his wings. Without oxygen, the combustion process that creates lift would not be possible, making it impossible for Icarus to fly.