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Although the subject line implies zero g, Scott, my message had solely to
do with a friction-free environment. Cliff Parker combined the two subjects in
his message. None of my examples would be difficult in zero g as long as there
was friction. I assume your open door has friction-free hinges.
Paul O. Johnson
Collin County College
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> Even standing
still would be pretty difficult. Writing with a pencil or pen would
> be
impossible. So, for that matter, would picking up and holding a pen or
pencil
> between your thumb and fingers. So would picking up a fork, or
eating by stabbing
> your food with a fork, or driving a car, or leaning
against the back of your
> chair, or wearing eyeglasses.
>
A
fun earth bound demo for simulating how difficult writing would be in zero gee
is to tape a piece of paper to an open door and have a student try to write on
the door with a hard lead
pencil.
Scott
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