College Physics (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 9 - Solids and Fluids - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 348: 21

Answer

The air between me and the truck is now flowing through narrower opening and hence flowing faster. So, there is reduced pressure in the space between me and the truck. This results in difference in pressure forcing both me and th truck towards one another. Since mass of truck is much more than my car, usually I should feel the effect.

Work Step by Step

The air between me and the truck is now flowing through narrower opening and hence flowing faster. So, there is reduced pressure in the space between me and the truck. This results in difference in pressure forcing both me and th truck towards one another. Since mass of truck is much more than my car, usually I should feel the effect.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions