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Old 12th March 2001 | 13:42
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Lucifer
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In theory, the energy (due to equal and opposite reation) is going to the earth, thus rotating the earth (and moving masses of air as well). So all the Fast Jets spooling up stationary are messing up our orbit! The effect is pretty much insignificant though. (Ditto when you brake after landing)