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Re: Not an engineer!

To: Jadewey211@cs.com
Subject: Re: Not an engineer!
From: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 12:51:26 -0500 (EST)
On Thu, 5 Dec 2002 Jadewey211@cs.com wrote:

> >  Mike N
> That would depend on frictional losses and aerodynamic constraints. As long 
> as the engine produces enough power to overcome those resistance's than the 
> car will continue to accelerate. Top speed is determined by the point at 
> which the motor can either no longer rev any higher, or when aerodynamic and 
> friction issues equal the power available.

... or you become energy.

:-)
 
> Jeff Dewey
> Richmond, VA
> 76 TR6

Apologies to the physicists out there who will no doubt tell us the real
story.

:-0
rml
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