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26th Jul 2010

How much farting is required for lift-off?

Diana O'Carroll

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How much and how fast would you have to let loose your intestinal gases in order to lift yourself from the ground? We work through the physics of farting! Plus, we ask why certain smells are released after it rains.

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How much gas would I have to expel to achieve lift off?

How much gas would a 10 stone human have to expel (and with what force) in order to lift themselves 1 inch off the ground?

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