• open_world@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    If the vehicle is moving at a constant speed, then the guy should be moving at the same speed in the direction of the vehicle during the jump since they’re in the same reference frame, so there’s no reason why he would suddenly lag behind and jump onto the ground.

    Edit: Damn physics classes conditioned me into always assuming air resistance is 0!

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      10 months ago

      The vehicle overcomes air resistance with an engine and maintains its speed. The jumper has no engine and will be affected by air resistance

      Like the other commenter said, the comic is exaggerated but true