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If you stand under an umbrella in a rainstorm, where the drops fall vertically, you remain relatively dry. But, if you start running the rain begins to hit your legs even if they remain under the umbrella, why?

2007-10-15 18:26:59 · 2 answers · asked by jumba 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

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It's because you are running into the drops that just missed the umbrella. They continue to fall and your moving legs basically intercept the drops before they reach the ground.

2007-10-15 18:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by cyswxman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Depending on the size of the umbrella, it can't protect you very well, if the rain is falling at a angle, say 45 degrees. The umbrella can cover you only so much.

2007-10-16 08:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by trey98607 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋