The Physics of Space Battles
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In the distant cosmos, an unknown future, where anything is possible… of course we're still blowing each other up. But remember, in space, no one can hear you scream, about how scientifically inaccurate that space battle is. [MUSIC] Why am I blasting through the cosmos at at full afterburner? An object in motion stays in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. So that means if I'm moving I'll keep moving in the same direction, even with my engines off. Real space fighters would probably only engage their engines for short bursts to accelerate, slow down, or maneuver. But how would I maneuver? Use the fooooorce… literally! Obi-Wanewton, is that you? Let go, Joe, and ask yourself, does any of this actually make any sens...
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In the distant cosmos, an unknown future, where anything is possible… of course we're still blowing each other up. But remember, in space, no one can hear you scream, about how scientifically inaccurate that space battle is. [MUSIC] Why am I blasting through the cosmos at at full afterburner? An object in motion stays in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. So that means if I'm moving I'll keep moving in the same direction, even with my engines off. Real space fighters would probably only engage their engines for short bursts to accelerate, slow down, or maneuver. But how would I maneuver? Use the fooooorce… literally! Obi-Wanewton, is that you? Let go, Joe, and ask yourself, does any of this actually make any sens...
