The "Plane on a Treadmill" Question

Kitsune · 12-07-2006, 10:37 AM

Why would the plane not move forward?

glatt · 12-07-2006, 10:44 AM

The engines of the plane push against the air, so the runway doesn't matter. The wheels will rotate as much as they have to as the plane pushes against the air. The runway is not relevant once the plane's engines start.

12-07-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Why would the plane not move forward?

12-07-2006, 10:44 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	The engines of the plane push against the air, so the runway doesn't matter. The wheels will rotate as much as they have to as the plane pushes against the air. The runway is not relevant once the plane's engines start.

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