Quote (iamsocool100 @ Nov 24 2009 03:47am)
So In my lecture yesterday somebody asked:
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Theoretically, if they had a suction machine attached to a metal pipe and he stood at the other end of it, would there ever be enough suction to condense and pull his body down the pipe. Or would his skin get ripped off.
Think about it, you would need enough suction to shrink human bone.
Our lecturer didnt have an answer for him and just joked that he should try it and find out.
Can anyone explain this? Or is it just a stupid question with no 'known' answer?
No it is not possible because atmospheric pressure is not that powerful. /thread