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[REQUEST] How much and how fast would you need to shit to fly if you weigh 150lbs?

Might need this one later...

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"Equal and opposite reaction"

To lift 150 lbs up, you would have to push down with a force of 150 lbs. According to this, the density of poop is about 1.06 g/ml (just above water). And according to this, the average poop diameter is 1.5 cm.

To get net-zero thrust (just enough to hover), you'd have to shit at 67 miles-per-hour / 30 meters-per-second (WolframAlpha).

Thanks! now i just need some taco bell

One #5 should do it

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