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Title: If we have a hose with extremely powerful water coming out...
Post by: Seany on 03/09/2007 13:30:48

Why is it that we suddenly get thrusted backwards? Or is this not so?

Title: If we have a hose with extremely powerful water coming out...
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 03/09/2007 13:43:11

"For every action there is an equal and opposite re-action". That's 1 of Newton's laws - but don't ask me which.

What it means is that if a force is applied in 1 direction, there is an equal force in the opposite direction. So, when the water shoots out of the nozzle of the hose, the nozzle is pushed back with equal force.

Sort of.

Title: If we have a hose with extremely powerful water coming out...
Post by: Seany on 03/09/2007 13:44:48

So what if I'm walking forwards..?

Title: If we have a hose with extremely powerful water coming out...
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 03/09/2007 13:56:34

Your feet are imparting a backward force on the ground  [^]

Title: If we have a hose with extremely powerful water coming out...
Post by: Seany on 03/09/2007 13:58:30

Oh.. [:P]

LOL I just luff your proud face thingy LOL!

Title: If we have a hose with extremely powerful water coming out...
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 03/09/2007 14:00:34

smug