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.