Thread: A Plane Problem
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Unread 20 Dec 2006, 16:44   #27
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Re: A Plane Problem
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Originally Posted by Tomkat
Why would you assume the friction between the wheels and the plane is zero?
Because it's the simplest way to model it. You don't have to, which is why I demonstrated that under any consideration of real materials, ie not a frictionless world, it can still take off.

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Originally Posted by Tomkat
There would be no air speed. The treadmill stops the plane from moving forward.
Stop saying this. Please.

How are you modelling friction?

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Originally Posted by Tomkat
You have to read the initial question again. This isn't a regular treadmill, that the plane can eventually accelerate against and take off. It is being held stationary by the magical super forces of exact speed.
Oh gods.
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