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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: Michael_Davis-Hannibal on 22/05/2009 14:30:02

Title: Can a fly stop a train?
Post by: Michael_Davis-Hannibal on 22/05/2009 14:30:02

Michael_Davis-Hannibal  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Hi Chris
 
I have a question for the Naked Scientist, if a train is travelling in one direction at 100KM/H and a fly travelling in the opposite direction at 100Km/H, is it possible (even for a moment) that the fly can stop the train. And the train is completely ridged and so is the fly. Since the fly has to decelerate to 0 before accelerating to what ever speed.
 
 
Best Regards,
 
Michael Davis- Hannibal

What do you think?

Title: Can a fly stop a train?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 22/05/2009 13:36:02

There was this: Does a train stop when it hits a bee? (http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=19405.0)

Title: Can a fly stop a train?
Post by: Soul Surfer on 24/05/2009 23:14:23

No!