Jet on a treadmill 501 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question98.70K June 9, 2023 0 Comments ELI5, If a large passenger jet was trying to take off on a free spinning treadmill, would it take off? In: 0 15 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted June 9, 2023 0 Comments Yes. The jet engines are providing the thrust which pushes the jet forward. The plane does not rely on the wheels for forward movement – they just allow the plane to move over the ground smoothly before liftoff You are viewing 1 out of 15 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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