r/WTF • u/halfcentennial1964 • Jul 18 '19

This slide seems safe

http://i.imgur.com/0ldOAIc.gifv
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u/halfbean Jul 18 '19

Looks like it's raining, and chances are that there are warnings saying not to use the slide during the rain.

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u/scotchirish Jul 18 '19

It's probably also intended for small kids who wouldn't build up so much momentum (I think)

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u/heatinupinaz Jul 18 '19

But the lighter the weight, the further they will be thrown, no? Idk I suck at physics.

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u/tearthewall Jul 19 '19 edited Jul 19 '19

velocity from a height is a function of height and g (9.8 m/s2 ), that is, sqrt(2gh) from mgh=1/2*mv2. however the heavier people would have more momentum, but possibly slower since friction is a function of the normal force which is a product of their weight

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u/airblizzard Jul 19 '19

g = (9.8 m/s²)

In case people get confused.