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Old 05-07-2008, 19:07
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Re: A Puzzler

you're missing a key point quandram - the wheels aren't driven - the only reason they rotate is the friction from the ground.

Look at it from the perspective of the forces - once the thrust overcomes the friction (which won't be long) - and the friction is independent of speed - the plane will start to move forward, with the wheels slipping on the ground
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