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If you’re on a bus driving at a certain speed, and you could somehow levitate, not touching the ground or the chairs, would you eventually move to the back of the bus or would you stay stationary?
bOOandYA said:If you’re on a bus driving at a certain speed, and you could somehow levitate, not touching the ground or the chairs, would you eventually move to the back of the bus or would you stay stationary?
Hah!xAxis said:Neither. I would move to the front so that all the passengers can see me.
This is one of those "What do the laws of physics say will happen if I do something that violates the laws of physics" kind of questions. This thread is locked. Ask you question again with something that makes sense, such as a helium filled balloon.bOOandYA said:If you’re on a bus driving at a certain speed, and you could somehow levitate, not touching the ground or the chairs, would you eventually move to the back of the bus or would you stay stationary?
Objects on a bus appear to levitate due to the force of motion. As the bus accelerates forward, objects inside the bus will continue to move forward at the same speed until acted upon by an external force, such as friction or gravity. This creates the illusion of levitation as the objects move forward with the bus.
Yes, for a brief moment, you will experience a feeling of weightlessness as the bus reaches maximum acceleration. This is because the force of motion is equal to the force of gravity, canceling each other out and creating the sensation of weightlessness.
Yes, you will move towards the back of the bus while levitating. This is because the force of motion is acting on you, pushing you in the direction of the bus's acceleration. As the bus accelerates forward, you will move towards the back of the bus until another force, such as friction or gravity, acts upon you.
The mass and weight of an object do not affect its levitation on a bus. Objects on a bus appear to levitate due to the force of motion, which is independent of an object's mass or weight. As long as the object is not acted upon by an external force, it will continue to move with the bus at the same speed, regardless of its mass or weight.
No, it is not safe to stand or move around while the bus is in motion. While objects may appear to levitate on a bus, the force of motion can still cause them to fall or collide with other objects. It is important to remain seated and secure while the bus is in motion to prevent any accidents or injuries.