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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola
The interaction between the runway and the wheels is what provides forward motivation to get the appropriate airspeed for liftoff.
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You are really looking at this the wrong way. Like Photon said, this isn't true for any existing aircraft. Planes are driven/propelled through the wheels like a car.
I should just do a free body diagram right now and just put this thing to rest.