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Electrostatic forces to simulate or counteract real forces.

Get ready for an electrifying experience.
 
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Outside forces such as momentum and gravity can be simulated by the electrostatic force. A human or other subject would be electrically charged, then the vessel they're inside would have its walls charged so that one side is positive and one is negative. The charged subject would then feel a force depending on how much they were charged and how much the walls were charged.

The walls can be charged to counteract the impact of momentum, making higher acceleration possible without injury or discomfort. The walls can also be charged to simulate forces for use in VR experiences, for example a rollercoaster can be made to feel real but be completely stationary.

flireferret, Nov 04 2024

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       Um... totally not my thing but I have heard the answers given by others on this topic and I'm pretty sure this will not work as advertised.   

       Biological organisms can be held suspended diamagnetically if they are small enough, like frogs and such.
If it worked on humans it would have made big news.
  

       Get the “subject” into a mail suit and you could do anything with them.
minoradjustments, Nov 05 2024
  

       Intriguing, but how do you propose to "charge" a human body with enough juice to do this without killing it?
doctorremulac3, Nov 05 2024
  

       Lots and lots of rubber balloons...
RayfordSteele, Nov 05 2024
  
      
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