why cant Mary Poppins fly using her umbrella? (faulty physics in film)

Subject: why cant Mary Poppins fly using her umbrella? (faulty physics in film)

Date: Wed May 7 16:59:36 2003
Posted by Arielle
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Area of science: Physics
ID: 1052344776.Ph

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Using my knowledge of physics, i have been asked to prove why Mary Poppins can 
not possibly fly with her umbrella. I am unsure of how to prove this or where 
to begin. Thanks

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