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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | In the opening panel of this comic | + | In the opening panel of this comic an unknown woman sees [[Cueball]] sitting on a swing set. She tells him that during his swing he becomes weightless. Cueball then imagines that at the peak of his swing he is able to become permanently weightless, floating above the ground without any support. |
− | When on a swing or other [http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/pendulum.html pendulum ride], there is a moment between swinging forwards/backwards and swinging back down again when the forces of gravity, friction, air resistance, etc., | + | When on a swing or other [http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/pendulum.html pendulum ride], there is a moment between swinging forwards/backwards and swinging back down again when the forces of gravity, friction, air resistance, etc., brings the velocity of the swing to zero. At this moment, for a split second, you will be stationary at the peak of your swing, feel no forces, and feel {{w|weightlessness|weightless}}. |
− | In the title text | + | In the title text Cueball asks for a pocket fan, believing he could fly around the garden using this small device perhaps as a propeller. |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Woman: You know, at the peak of a big swing, you become weightless. | :Woman: You know, at the peak of a big swing, you become weightless. | ||
:[Thought bubble from Cueball.] | :[Thought bubble from Cueball.] | ||
− | :[Cueball swings higher and higher. At the peak of a big swing | + | :[Cueball swings higher and higher. At the peak of a big swing he shoves off the swing. Cueball remains hovering in the air.] |
:Cueball: Hey guys. Come check this out. | :Cueball: Hey guys. Come check this out. | ||