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Re: Not an engineer!

To: lang@isis.mit.edu
Subject: Re: Not an engineer!
From: Jadewey211@cs.com
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 16:36:41 EST
In a message dated 12/5/02 12:53:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
lang@isis.mit.edu writes:

> > 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
Hey Bob - According to my college diploma I am a Physicist! :-)

Jeff

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