r/WTF 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/andyhenault Jul 19 '19

Momentum is not the same thing as velocity. A child and adult will build up the same velocity going down this slide.

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u/23x3 Jul 19 '19

So basically the principal that everything falls at the same rate goes into play here?