accelerates a long the runway in takeoff?
2006-09-24 10:09:58 · 3 answers · asked by lilv 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
this is mostly newton's law of inertia. the passenger is intially at rest. when the plan moves forward, the passenger is resisting that motion
2006-09-24 10:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by Greg G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called inertia (pronounced in-er-sha). It's the same principle that lifts you up as you go over a crest in a rollercoaster, pins you to the seat as your plane takes off and kills you when that same plane hits a mountain.
2006-09-24 17:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by Xraydelta1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's inertia. the plane is accelerating faster than your body. it's the same idea as when you're driving and you slam on the brakes and your body keeps going (which is why it's a good idea to wear your seat belt) only its reversed.
good question!
2006-09-24 17:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by whatever_3645 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋