Yeah, I think Loring's interpretation most closely matches the original problem, after re-reading it. I.e. if the plane is moving 100mph forward, relative to the ground, then the conveyor is only moving 100mph in the opposite direction, not as fast as it takes to keep the plane motionless wrt the ground.
The landing gear moving at 100mph (freewheeling, essentially) will not provide enough force to counter the jet engines, and the plane will continue to pick up speed relative to the ground (and air), until it has enough airspeed to take off.
Regards,
Tom
The landing gear moving at 100mph (freewheeling, essentially) will not provide enough force to counter the jet engines, and the plane will continue to pick up speed relative to the ground (and air), until it has enough airspeed to take off.
Regards,
Tom
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