If you run 10mph inside of a train that is moving 100mph, are you moving 110mph or 100mph?

391 viewsOtherPhysics

If you run 10mph inside of a train that is moving 100mph, are you moving 110mph or 100mph?

In: Physics

20 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

Like running from the back of the train to the front of the train? You would be moving at 110 mph relative to the ground. 

To imagine this, if you and your friend were on the same train at the back and you started running to the front while they stayed sat at the back, your body would enter the next train station sooner than your friend who was still at the back. Your velocity would be slightly faster.

You are viewing 1 out of 20 answers, click here to view all answers.