image-only test (xkcd) - eviltoast

https://m.xkcd.com/3090

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Turning in other directions can be accomplished by using a magnetized centerboard and ocean currents, since a current flowing through a magnetic field induces a Laplace force.

  • Skyrmir@lemmy.world
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    18 days ago

    I was curious about this so i asked an AI and it came up with a figure of needing over 2 million amps of power for a 15’ sailboat. So I’m guessing rudder control would be a problem, because it’s hard to steer with something that’s being vaporized.