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BoaterTalk: The International Information Site for the Whitewater Paddler
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Whoo hoo - Math!
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took off my racks this weekend and picked up +8 mpg on this morning's commute
thumper
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Not sure how that works
Yall_Watch_This
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More math (groan)
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Date:
Oct 06 2008, 17:43 GMT
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donk
Don't forget - drag force is a function of velocity squared, and only linear with surface area (F_d = 0.5*rho*A*C_d*v^2). Maybe he slowed down compared to his usual speed.
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didn't slow down, did my usual 75mph
thumper
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Varying speed would hurt your argument that it's due only to the racks
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yeah "chief" i have to vary my speed if i like my front bumper
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thumper
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About ten minutes with a sledge hammer and a roll of duct tape, they'll get out of the way when they see you coming
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