Two Buses Traveling at 100km/h - What's the Connection?

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Traveling at high speeds, buses displace significant amounts of air, which can create turbulence. When another bus passes closely, the air pressure changes can cause vibrations and sounds, especially with an open window. The sensation of shaking and the swoosh sound experienced is due to the rapid movement of air between the two vehicles. This phenomenon is common with large vehicles traveling in proximity. Understanding these dynamics helps explain the physical sensations felt during such encounters.
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I was in the bus traveling at 100km/h going to N and i saw another bus going to direction S at the same speed and the same bus

and when the other bus that was heading S passed by ( it was 80~100cm between the buses )
i felt the bus shake and heard a swoosh sound ( the window was open on my seat )

why is that ?
 
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Large vehicles, such as buses, push a lot of air out of the way as they move down the road at high speeds. What you heard and felt was this air pushing on your bus. Perhaps I did not get the full meaning of your question.
 
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