Riddle Me This.........

[Casper]

Originally Posted by JAJH

I'm sorry Shane, I just don't think you are looking at it relatively. The thrust will move the plane forward and cause the wheels to spin, the conveyor will react at the same speed in the opposite direction. The forward motion of the thrust make the wheels spin but is then negated by the conveyor, it will remain stationary. If you stand next to it, it will NOT move.

but you said the sidewinder on the skateboard would go forward because of its thrust.. whats the difference?

If you accept that the rocket will go forward than the plane is the identical principle.