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Can A Bike Flip On A Train

Something I still think about is the “Can a plane take off on a treadmill,” so imagine my glee at discovering these superheroes trying to flip a bike on a moving train. Yes, it’s glee I felt. I’m gleeing all over the place right now. (Not to be violent, but I thought the plane taking off on a treadmill post was from 10 years ago, but it’s from 2006.)

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Nathan kress

This is cool and all... but back to the plane on a conveyor belt. Has someone done an animation that explains / visualizes this dilemma? I think that's the only way I'll ever understand. Until then, Ill continue to be swayed by every seemingly logical argument on either side.

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Aaron CohenMOD

There were lots of logical arguments on both sides!

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Nick Vance

This video was posted by Jason back in September. 😆
But it's a good one!

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Aaron CohenMOD

I missed it then, but got to hear about it from Jason this morning!

Jeremy Wallace

2006 was ten years ago, right?
Oh no.

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Aaron CohenMOD

Just about!

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