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2point4DSM · 11-23-2005, 08:02 PM

I found this on another car site and it was fun to see people trying to figure it out. If you think you know the answer try to back it up with an explanation. Btw, there is only one answer and the type of plane doesn't make a difference. But to help simplify the discussion let's assume a plane with fixed thrust vectoring. So we aren't talking about anything that can take off vertically.

"A plane is standing on a runway that can move (some sort of band conveyer). The plane moves in one direction, while the conveyer moves in the opposite direction. This conveyer has a control system that tracks the plane speed and tunes the speed of the conveyer to be exactly the same (but in opposite direction)."

The question is: Will the plane take off or not?

11-23-2005, 08:02 PM	#1
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	Brain-teaser: Will this plane fly? I found this on another car site and it was fun to see people trying to figure it out. If you think you know the answer try to back it up with an explanation. Btw, there is only one answer and the type of plane doesn't make a difference. But to help simplify the discussion let's assume a plane with fixed thrust vectoring. So we aren't talking about anything that can take off vertically. "A plane is standing on a runway that can move (some sort of band conveyer). The plane moves in one direction, while the conveyer moves in the opposite direction. This conveyer has a control system that tracks the plane speed and tunes the speed of the conveyer to be exactly the same (but in opposite direction)." The question is: Will the plane take off or not? __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW! Last edited by 2point4DSM; 11-23-2005 at 09:17 PM.