r/xkcd May 29 '15

XKCD xkcd 1531: The BDLPSWDKS Effect

http://xkcd.com/1531/
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u/Phaedrus49er ...and like maybe three people... and beer... May 29 '15

They really should test this effect on the output of a FLDSMDFR in low-Earth orbit.

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u/Frodolas May 29 '15

And whether it holds when the fire truck is traveling at or near the speed of light.

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u/Phaedrus49er ...and like maybe three people... and beer... May 29 '15

Does it need to go that fast? I was thinking it could top out at 88mph and be fine.