Drop a Lightsaber Vertically, Does It Just Go on Forever?

What Happens When You Drop a Lightsaber Vertically? A fun, physics-meets-pop-culture deep dive explores an age-old Star Wars fan question: what would actually happen if you dropped an ignited lightsaber perfectly vertically? Examining the fictional science of kyber crystals and plasma containment fields alongside real-world physics, the article concludes that the blade would effortlessly melt straight through the floor. It would continue plummeting toward the planet's core, burning through solid rock until the hilt is eventually destroyed by immense subterranean pressure and heat. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/what-happens-when-you-drop-a-lightsaber-vertically/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player)