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Question Temperatures on an Earth with a week-long rotational period
To make things simple, assume Earth had a slower rotation than it does. How would that affect daily highs and lows in temperature? Is there a simple way to figure it out? Was thinking a week-long rotation, but that probably would lead to temperature changes incompatible with life. Or maybe not. I'm c...
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over 4 years ago
Question Powertrain for mid-19th century mecha
I'm writing a steampunk/weird west story set in 1867 and I want to incorporate some form of armored battle "walkers" (aka mechs). Looking for ideas for powertrains that could conceivably run such a vehicle. I'm okay with being somewhat anachronistic, although I think something like a diesel engine ...
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over 4 years ago