[neilep (OP)]

Ok...we sneeze at something like a billion miles per hour but how fast is the average fart ?

...and it doen't take long to filter through our garments either does it ?


So, please don't turn your nose up at this...I really want to nose...erhhmm..I mean Know !!

[DoctorBeaver]

I would imagine it depends on internal pressure, the tightness of the sphincter, and whether there are any "obstructions" in the lower bowel  [xx(]

[Bored chemist]

The volume of the fart divided by the product of the area of the hole and the duration.

[DoctorBeaver]

The volume of the fart divided by the product of the area of the hole and the duration.

Duration or dilation?  []

[guest6180]

Perhaps there is a calculation there somewhere involving the pitch of the sound made also?!!!

[neilep (OP)]

I would imagine it depends on internal pressure, the tightness of the sphincter, and whether there are any "obstructions" in the lower bowel  [xx(]

I agree....I expect the same variables are applicable to stipulating the speed of a sneeze too !

[neilep (OP)]

The volume of the fart divided by the product of the area of the hole and the duration.

Presumably it is the area of the hole whilst during the actual act of guffing yes ?

[neilep (OP)]

I would be happy to use one of these if some one wants to hold it !

[Bored chemist]

"Presumably it is the area of the hole whilst during the actual act of guffing yes ?"
Yes, though I have to say I never thought that I'd be putting my very expensive university education to problems of this importance.

[DoctorBeaver]

Definition of "flatulence":-

What sufferers from chronic wind get taken to hospital in!   []