Darts in an Elevator: Adjusting Aim?

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When playing darts in a moving elevator, no adjustment in aim is necessary if the elevator ascends at a constant speed. The dart's trajectory remains unaffected by the elevator's motion, as the relative motion between the dart and the elevator is indistinguishable from a stationary scenario. This conclusion holds true provided the elevator is sealed to prevent air convection, which could alter the dart's flight path.

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Hello,
I was wondering, if I was in an elevator and wanted to play darts while ascending, would I have to adjust my aim?

(In some ways I think I ought to aim higher to account for the time the dart spends in the air, but on the other hand I might not need to.) :rolleyes:
 
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As long as the elevator is moving at a constant speed the motion of the dart will be indistinguishible from the case where the elevator is stationary - provide the motion of the elevator is sealed so as not to cause convection of air inside!
 
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