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If a plane was trying to takeoff on a treadmill going west that was programmed to match the speed of the wheels versus a treadmill with the same programming but going east, would it make a difference in whether the plane is able to takeoff?
It would depend on whether the treadmill is turning clockwise or counterclockwise.
However, taking off from a treadmill requires either some additional dimensions or that the treadmill be a Möbius strip.