Mythbusters 6x14

[SheepDip]

And now it makes sense.

I was thinking that whilst the wheels do move independantly of the plane, they're attached to it, can't go infinity mph and the friction with the treadmill would have the effect of drag to a certain extent.

Thanks Rattus

 

[Xendance]

Yea, there isn't any friction between the plane and the belt in practise. Wheels turn the friction resistance into rolling resistance (which is significantly smaller than friction) because they are rolling freely. Bearings sure are amazing, aren't they?

 

[SiC-Disaster]

Whenever i feel like creating a thread sure to be booming with interest, i'll make sure to remind myself of the plane on a treadmill idea

 

[Profe]

well thanks to the MB we can finally put a stake through this one.

 

[Britney Federline]

well thanks to the MB we can finally put a stake through this one.

Wait, I don't get it. It was a vampire plane? No wonder it took off--it was lifted by magic. I demand to see proof that non-vampire planes can take off when on a conveyor belt.

 

[SheepDip]

YOu fool! It was the reverse vampires!

 

[Dumba [cro]]

Mmm yea, the plane had forward airspeed.... :\

 

[dogbadger]

Wait, I don't get it. It was a vampire plane? No wonder it took off--it was lifted by magic. I demand to see proof that non-vampire planes can take off when on a conveyor belt.

I thought you'd been sectioned.

 

[Hummer9120]

Mmm yea, the plane had forward airspeed.... :\

No ****.