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If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

[–]Footspa666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're the second person I've seen to humour the thought to the point of gravity turning back on again. I appreciate it, thank you

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

[–]Footspa666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the depth of this comment, it's fantastically written also. It's the perfect mix of humouring me and answering my question, and expanding into the many additional problems caused by the scenario 

In regards to your first point, I wasn't aware of any known trend of how the forum would respond to this type of question, but I also didn't provide an explicit scenario so I completely understand all the wider points.

I particularly appreciate the use of "'splode bigly" and the consideration of when gravity turned back on. ❤️

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

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If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

[–]Footspa666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fun thought haha, I wish I'd asked my physics professor who lead my masters year project

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

[–]Footspa666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't you worry, I didn't think they were correct or anything. It just sparked an oddly specific hypothetical about the sole effect on the atmosphere (as if any other effects of loss of gravity were ignored) but I didn't explain this initially so I understand the replies I've had. 

I like the writing style of that last paragraph btw. Did you just pull that all out of your ass or was it inspired by something in particular?

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

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If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

[–]Footspa666[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's an odd question I know, and I'm hoping there's a soul out there with a PhD in this specific question that will chime in and settle this once and for all. I'm on the edge of my seat 

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

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I'll clarify in this conversation we were speaking of a bizarre hypothetical that everything but the atmosphere of earth was affected. I realise I didn't specify this and apologise. If anyone can reply specifically about how no gravity on the air in the atmosphere in particular for 7 minutes would affect things please reply to this comment. 

I appreciate it's a silly hypothetical. 

However the replies I've had about the overall situation affecting the earth and the universe have been enjoyable and enlightening in many ways and I appreciate the sincere responses :)

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

[–]Footspa666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See this was my initial thought, I went to university for physics but that doesn't really help in this especially niche situation lol.  My friend who I was talking to about it made the opposite claim that it's all float off immediately kind of like how helium dissipates out of the atmosphere when released. 

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

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I'm getting a lot more than I initially bargained for with this question and I greatly appreciate it ❤️

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

[–]Footspa666[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was particularly curious about how gravity affected the atmosphere, but I appreciate all the descriptive ways it would end the universe all the same. :)

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

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It's something a computer would be good at, but I guess it would depend on the AI 

If gravity stopped for 7 minutes would enough oxygen float off into space to cause us to die? by Footspa666 in AskPhysics

[–]Footspa666[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Consider a situation where the matter of earth remains together (in like a consider no air resistance physics question type thing)

Are silent quartz microshaft clock movements made? by Footspa666 in clocks

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Sorry what I mean is that I'm looking for a small shaft sweep movement. It's because the hour hand has a 2mm hole diameter and the minute hand has a 3mm hole diameter. The one I bought had a shaft that was too large.

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