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lilafrika t1_iyf2fpt wrote

Reply to comment by Jnsjknn in ELI5 if a plane flew really high then hovered for 24hrs, would it rotate with the earth, or would it be able to watch the land rotate? by JoyGodLives

Is this how a fly in your car also works? Even though we are moving at 60mph, they can still fly around the car as if it was sitting still because the atmosphere for the is also moving?

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Gathorall t1_iyf2y5e wrote

Well, is it windy inside your car when you're driving?

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Jnsjknn t1_iyf3b25 wrote

Yes, but when you're accelerating, the air lags behind slightly and the pressure in the rear of the car is slightly higher than the front.

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lilafrika t1_iyf3u55 wrote

I ask because Ive seen insects fly and sometimes hover in place, even though we are barreling down the freeway.

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