I was watching a SciFi tv show where large objects had an outer speed limit of 18000 kph and that got me wondering what things in everyday life are faster than even 500 kph.

I know bullets can be fast, but they are not exactly everyday life (at least in my life).

I included mass for obvious relativistic reasons.

  • ZeroGravitas@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    12 hours ago

    A skydiver’s terminal velocity is about 90m/s (320km/h). Going beyond that requires propulsion.

    Otherwise a visit to Japan or China might serve, Maglev trains can reach speeds in excess of 600km/h.

    • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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      9 hours ago

      Isn’t that for a skydiver who’s going feet/head first?

      While typical “flying w” is much slower?

      (Its been a while since I’ve read up on it)