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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