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Title: running on the dead sea
Post by: mattmckee on 05/06/2009 16:16:57

Pupil wanted to know, As the density of dead sea is greater than regular seas, therefore more buoyancy, 'could you run on the dead sea',  I suggested no, but you might be able to run in further before you 'sank / hit bottom', though that might make it less stable to run into, but not sure.... ideas please....

cheers
Matt [:-\] [?]

Title: running on the dead sea
Post by: LeeE on 05/06/2009 16:39:17

You could if you could move your legs fast enough (although your bones would probably not be strong enough to withstand the forces required to move them so quickly).  People have driven across water, without relying upon floatation, by using relatively light vehicles fitted with wide, deeply treaded tyres.  In some respects, running, or driving across water is similar to running/driving across loose dry sand.

Title: running on the dead sea
Post by: Chemistry4me on 06/06/2009 00:26:35

Maybe if you poured in tons and tons of corn starch. [:)]

Title: running on the dead sea
Post by: Daerana on 06/06/2009 00:42:44

Title: running on the dead sea
Post by: Bored chemist on 06/06/2009 15:52:30

Title: running on the dead sea
Post by: RD on 06/06/2009 19:25:22

Quote from: Bored chemist on 06/06/2009 15:52:30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45yabrnryXk

Jesus Christ that was quick.