• mangaskahn@lemmy.world
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      7 天前

      Assuming similar input effort, a trebuchet is more durable and efficient. Better for throwing more CEOs while consuming fewer resources.

      • The_v@lemmy.world
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        6 天前

        Hmmm… This brings up an interesting question for the physics nerds out there.

        The desired termination of the CEO is the sudden stop at the end of the flight.

        When using a catapult or trebuchet, excessive force exerted during launch would terminate the CEO immediately. This would deprive the CEO of his last luxury flight. .

        What the the maximum distance a catapult or trebuchet can throw the CEO while achieving this result? Assume the CEO weighs 100kg’s and is 165cm tall.

        • IsoKiero@sopuli.xyz
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          6 天前

          Quick search and napkin math mixed with some LLM says that at least 100m should be fine. Launch would be a bit uncomfortable at around 3g, but nothing a normal body couldn’t manage. Not that long of a flight, but a flight anyways.