Magnetic Hill: Car Slipping Uphill
Image Credit: Kiran SRK – Flickr
We are aware of a vehicle slipping down downhill, but can it actually
go up the other way around? There is a hill in Ladakh that is believed
to be magnetic. If by any chance you happen to park your car and leave
it on neutral on the road that climbs up the hill, it will ascend the
steep road on its own at a speed up to 20kms per hour! Popularly known
as ‘Himalayan wonder’, the place is rather talked about among
travellers.
Image Credit: Fulvio Spada – Flickr
What appears like the doings of some magic is actually said to be due
to an optical illusion. The mountains, roads, and hills are placed in
such a way that it appears as if the area is an uphill terrain, but in
reality, it is slightly downhill. Hence, when a car is left out of gear,
it looks as if it is rolling uphill. Whatever be the reason, there is
no denying the enigma surropunding it.
thanks for this info
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