Is it better to Walk or Run in the Rain?

Question

I have to answer this question for a fluids class and am struggling to connect it to anything I've learned in there. I don't see how it is related to the Bernoulli equation, mass conservation, Ideal gas law, reynolds transport, or anything other concepts. Does anyone else see any connection? I'm looking for scientific suggestions. Please do not just reference to websites, because I've been all over the net looking for information. Thanks!

Answer 1

This sounds like a silly question put by your teacher just to tease you.  From a practical standpoint, I would think it is safer to walk in the rain (to avoid slipping on something like oil on the road).  Logic says it should be drier to run, because you'll get to your destination faster and less rain should hit you, but apparently Mythbusters have proven this wrong.  So, my answer would have to be walking.  I can't see it having anything to do with any of the laws or concepts you mention.

Answer 2

dancee:))))))))

Answer 3

Well, there's a show on discovery channel called Mythbusters. These guys...well....bust myths.

They did the experiment to see if you'd get wetter by walking or running in the rain. I'm sure you could find the episode on youtube or something.

Anyway, they found that you'd get wetter by RUNNING. I saw it ages ago so I don't remember the reasons they gave.

But as I said, youtube, the mythbusters website or websites that stream thier shows should give you a start.

Answer 4

i would suggest walking b/c running can cause u to brake a leg or a limb or get hurt...unless there's plenty of lighting and u gota get out in a hurry then scram!...but walking in the rain might be healing...

Answer 5

I would rather run to get to where I am going faster to get out of the rain. For example, if I am in the parking lot 30 yards from the store that has a roof and all if I run I am in the rain for a shorter period of time than if I walk slowly so I should get less wet.

Answer 6

I saw this on mythbusters and the conclusion to this was beleive it or not, If you walk in the rain you get less wet... If you Run then the rain hits you in more places.. Its also going to depend on how much its raining and the direction of the wind. But their conclusion was walk don't run...

Answer 7

Here's a website devoted to that very subject.  At the bottom of the page is a calculator to see what the wetness result is at various speeds.  Very interesting.  It's not too long ... see it for yourself.  It goes into the physics of the problem.

http://www.dctech.com/physics/features/0...

Answer 8

All I know is that the TV show Mythbusters did a program about this, and their experiments showed that you get less wet walking in the rain than if you ran in it.

Answer 9

the rain is for dancing

according to many Indios

Answer 10

I RED UR ENTIRE QUESTION AND STILL DON'T GET IT. WHY DON'T U ASK UR MOM OR DAD.

Answer 11

it is better to walk

Answer 12

It's a trick question. Walk, you could slip and fall if you run.