Differences in position in 2 very similar circumstances

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Jumping on a moving train results in different outcomes based on your position. When standing on top of the train, you will land behind your original position due to the forward motion of the train and air resistance. In contrast, jumping inside the train allows you to land in the same spot because you share the train's velocity. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding relative motion and the effects of external forces like air resistance. This illustrates fundamental principles of physics related to motion and reference frames.
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I recently read in a book that if i am standing on the top of a moving train and i jump in the air i will land behind my original position. But if i am inside the train and i jump i will land exactly where i was originally! Is this true?? And if it is, then why does this happen?
 
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I recently read in a book that if i am standing on the top of a moving train and i jump in the air i will land behind my original position. But if i am inside the train and i jump i will land exactly where i was originally! Is this true?? And if it is, then why does this happen?

Think "air resistance". What is the difference between you riding in a car with all the windows up, and opening a window and sticking your hand out?

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Wow, it was that simple! I was thinking too much. Thanks for helping
 

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