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Could you cross a series of moving tracks that get progressively faster and then slower?

Asked by Ltryptophan (12091points) June 28th, 2010

Let us say there are odd number x sets of tracks laid next to each other. The tracks make an n mile loop. They are laid concentrically one closely within the next.

Upon each track is a platform, or series of flat cars that are moving at varying speeds. Each track, with the exclusion of the center track is moving at the exact same speed as the track that is equally distant to the center track on the far side. The moving platforms are so close together that only a half inch separates one from the next.

There is a docking platform within the loop of the tracks, and along the outside of the tracks. The tracks that touch the docking platform are travelling at a slow enough speed to step onto them without losing your footing. As you walk across to the next track approaching the center the speed of the tracks very gradually increases until it is fastest at the center, and then begins to decrease at the same interval as you go out from the center towards the other side.

If the center track is moving at 200 mph, can you cross to the other side on foot?

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