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Math help needed!
Nov. 22nd, 2019 12:53 pmI need math help for my big high-tension race against death. This is Doug's failing Algebra three times moment.
The Rube Goldberg exits hyperspace doing 1,000 kilometers per second. Almost immediately, sensors detect [PLOT POINT HIDDEN] and the decision is made to nope the fuck out of there.
Assume the reaction/action cycle and flipping the ship takes four minutes. At full power, the drives generate 30mps^2 acceleration. Fuel is not an issue, as they recently refueled and carry extra stores so the ship can act as a tanker if needed.
So, how deep into the system do they get before they start to escape? How long does it take to reach that point?
If you really want to have fun, at about 80% of the way back to where they started, they lose about a third of their engines, and however long it takes, they are going to need an extra ten minutes to make the ship ready for the jump into FTL.
If the time is really short, I may up the initial speed. I need about six hours for this scene to really work.
All who answer will be awarded the Freyjan Badge of Geekery.
The Rube Goldberg exits hyperspace doing 1,000 kilometers per second. Almost immediately, sensors detect [PLOT POINT HIDDEN] and the decision is made to nope the fuck out of there.
Assume the reaction/action cycle and flipping the ship takes four minutes. At full power, the drives generate 30mps^2 acceleration. Fuel is not an issue, as they recently refueled and carry extra stores so the ship can act as a tanker if needed.
So, how deep into the system do they get before they start to escape? How long does it take to reach that point?
If you really want to have fun, at about 80% of the way back to where they started, they lose about a third of their engines, and however long it takes, they are going to need an extra ten minutes to make the ship ready for the jump into FTL.
If the time is really short, I may up the initial speed. I need about six hours for this scene to really work.
All who answer will be awarded the Freyjan Badge of Geekery.
