Re: [pygame] Rocket + Bike = Physics

[Ken Seehart <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ian Mallett wrote:
> ...
> F = MA says that we'll accelerate at approximately 0.77 G (darn was 
> hoping for something more) But:
> After 253 seconds, we'll be traveling at about 1.9 kilometers/second = 
> 5.6 mach, or fast enough to cross the continental US in about 35 
> minutes. 
> ...
I don't have time to check the math, but I don't see how 0.77G can be 
correct.  The Atlas V must yield sufficient force to give an 
acceleration greater than 1G, otherwise it would not be a very effective 
rocket for the usual vertical operating mode.

Ken