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Classical Mechanics Level 1

As shown in the picture, water flows from the bottle into the cup. What explains this phenomena?

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Note, the picture is upside down. The Earth is in the top of the photo and the bottom of the plane is facing the atmosphere.

A normal force from the bottle pushes the water out. The plane and water accelerate toward the Earth, but the plane accelerates faster. A bumpy ride due to turbulence forces water from the bottle. Gravity pulls the water down toward the stationary cup.

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