According to the rocket equation the Saturn 5 didn't have enough power to make it to the moon.
Says who?
Says the rocket equation. Saturn V only has enough power for ~10.8km/s escape velocity is ~11.3.
You saying this doesn't make it so. Who says this? Especially since the math is well vetted by space nerds to this day. You can understand incredulity with your reply.
Prove it
The physics I've used say differently.
Oh and everyone elses including millions using physics simulators.
https://www.school-for-champions.com/science/gravitation_escape_velocity_saturn_v.htm
Ok I see where I made a mistake on the math. The escape velocity is ~11.4km/s and the SV only had enough power for 10.8km/s but I didn't account for the moon's gravity and using Earth as a slingshot. That almost makes sense, but just because your math checks out in theory don't mean it will in real reality.
Well said.
This website is great and worth keeping saved for research
Let's be honest, you didn't use any physics, you just used Kerbal space program.
Hobbyist model rocketer. Been using nasa supplied apps for over twenty years.
And yes I also once played ksp. Great game.
Millions of hobbyists use the same physics that proves the saturn v capabilities
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