Quote:
Originally posted by Mobycat:
FRICTION.

You guys are completely ignoring friction......
We are?

I guess you missed the equations:

Quote:
Originally posted by JeffW:
Instead of trying to convince everybody that the wrong answer is right, read the UNBELIEVIABLY simple physics of the situation.

Coefficient of dynamic friction:

Force of friction:

F(f) = -uN

(negative because it opposes motion)

u = coefficient of static friction

N = weight of plane

Notice velocity is not included!

That means that the velocity of the conveyor belt is irrelevant for all practical purposes.

F(t) is force of thrust

a = (F(t)+F(f))/m

You won't find a scenario where |F(f)| is greater than |F(t)|. Therefore, in ALL cases the plane moves with respect to the atmosphere, thus achieving lift.

Please stop being so bloody indignant and pause long enough to understand why the correct answer is correct. [Huh?]