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Old 03-07-2008, 20:31
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Re: A Puzzler

The wheels aren't driven - they freewheel. The only reason they turn normally is because of the friction of the ground. In this case the ground is moving backwards, causing the wheels to spin faster, but that won't make the plane move per se (if you ignore the internal friction). The thrust from the engines will cause the plane to move though.

In reality the tyres would burst and the bearings sieze - so the plane might get off the ground, but it certainly wouldn't land easily again
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