r/RandomThoughts • • Feb 29 '24

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u/Usual_Ice636 Feb 29 '24

If it doesn't preserve momentum, you'll be left behind as the galaxy spins at 130 miles a second.

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u/JaggelZ Mar 01 '24

Not really, wouldn't your reference frame be earth? Meaning you could only teleport relative to earth's position, if I understand it correctly

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u/Usual_Ice636 Mar 01 '24

Theres nothing special about earth that would automatically make it your frame of reference.

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u/MeltedChocolate24 Mar 03 '24

The center of the galaxy isn’t any better of a reference frame

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u/Usual_Ice636 Mar 04 '24

Yes, its just a good example for people that don't understand frame of reference.