Running in a straight line from A to B in the rain arriving at point B.
Note that it is assumed that there is no wind and that the rain is steady and evenly distributed throughout the run.
2007-08-31 17:24:45 · 5 answers · asked by M-Squared 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I remember reading an article on this some years back.
Somebody had calculated that you get less wet if you run, but if you run too fast you get more wet than walking.
He didn´t give an optimum speed, but it obviously exists.
Don´t think I´ve got the time to work it out.
2007-09-01 09:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Valmiki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on how fast the rain is falling and how big your front is compared to the top of your head. (Make a guess). Draw a diagram relative to you so running is like slanting rain. Then you write out a formula and see what value of v(you)/v(rain) makes it the smallest (differentiate = 0)
2007-09-02 08:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by philjtoh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run like hell at the shortest running time obtainable.
2007-08-31 18:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i,m a runner, think it,s great to get wet.
2007-09-01 11:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call albert einstien on 0845?????/////// see a psychiatrist...
2007-08-31 20:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋