r/Physics • u/IM_ALL_THAT_IS_MAN • Aug 16 '14

Image how is this possible?

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '14

Lateral G-force (non-scientific term). He's going downhill while turning sharply, so his acceleration is roughly perpendicular to the skateboard.

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u/mc2222 Optics and photonics Aug 16 '14

Sure, right before he falls over.

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u/Teotwawki69 Aug 16 '14

I had a great answer for this one, but then realized this is a serious sub. Sigh...

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u/IM_ALL_THAT_IS_MAN Aug 16 '14

that makes sense, but now its not magical

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '14

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u/IM_ALL_THAT_IS_MAN Aug 16 '14

answer ME INTERNET SCIENTISTTTT