# Jumping in aisle of moving train.

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [September 23, 2002, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-in-aisle-of-moving-train/129348 "2002-09-23T21:37:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 24, 2002, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-in-aisle-of-moving-train/129348/21 "2002-09-24T07:04:18Z")

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> \*Originally posted by effac3d \*  
> \*\*Just a stupid question,but what about a levitating object on a train or plane?
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> Or a flying insect? \*\*

This can be simulated by putting a ball on the ground next time you telecommute on the train - watch it race towards the back as you take of, until it hits the back wall. It’ll now be moving at the same speed as the tain. You could then take it to your seat put it on the floor again, and it’d remain still until it races to hit the front when the train stops at the next station, not to meantion all the small changes in speed and corners. Hours of fun!

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