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Old 11-29-2005, 10:47 AM   #113
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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
I didn't hear the full explanation that he gave, however Scott's (96ImpSS) brother is an Aeronautical (sp?) Engineer for NASA, and we asked him this question last night. According to him, the plane would not take off, as long as the conveyor was measuring the speed of plane and matching it in the opposite direction.

- Justin
cause even if the thrust moves the plane not the wheels, the wheels still continue to move. now if the wheels/belt are held at a constant speed and then you ask if the plane can still take off, thats a different question.

i still say damn the man who made this trick question!
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