@mathomaly: Every tunnel through the Earth takes 42 minutes Fall down any straight tunnel through the Earth and the trip takes the same 42 minutes, however long the tunnel is. Assumes an Earth of even density and no air. #math #maths #physics #Science #space

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milla.jonna07 :

have u tried it?

2026-10-11 16:16:37

m.t :

as in all physics calculations, assume friction is 0.

2026-10-11 09:32:22

caroline :

so 42 IS the answer to life

2026-10-10 09:53:51

irreg RAS :

will it still take 42 minutes if I lay down at the base of a hill that has a tunnel through

2026-10-05 15:57:48

Oddern99 :

Don’t you slow down when you pass centre? Then the gravity drags you to the centre. Wouldn’t you just be stuck in the middle of earth, and not come out on the other side cause of gravity?

2026-10-07 22:59:51

aurelm95 :

wouldnt you hit the tunnel?

2026-10-07 22:01:50

nib hiD :

42 was always my favourite

2026-10-10 08:46:26

Celso Hernandez :

cool

2026-10-10 00:45:35

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