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Subject: What would be the challenges for a gravity train on the moon?

Date: Thu Feb 15 06:27:13 2007
Posted by David
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Area of science: Engineering
ID: 1171546033.Eg
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The basic concept of the gravity train as proposed by Hooke to Newton is 
exciting but seems impossible to engineer on Earth.  The liquid core is a big 
problem, as is the need to empty all the air out of the tunnel to eliminate 
friction from the air.  Both of those problems are non-existent on the Moon, 
however.  Would it be possible with today's technology to construct a gravity 
train through the Moon?  (Assuming there was a practical need for such a 
train.)  If not, what new technologies would need to be invented?  What 
engineering problems would have to be overcome?



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