Howdy,
On Fri, 19 Nov 1999 dg50@daimlerchrysler.com wrote:
> If we assume that both cars have the same level of grip (f), then Car B must
> slow down to make the turn.
>
> Solving for v, we get
>
> sqrt(rf/m) = v
>
> Meaning that v varies as the square root of one over the mass. (uhh, right?)
>
> Something doesn't seem right with that conclusion, could someone check it?
Is now a good time to point out that this doens't have much to do with
real life? Like, fer instance, car b will have more grip _because_ it has
more mass?
(just being a wiseass. I assume you're looking for a rule of thumb here
to show someone that weight matters more than motor?)
Mark
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