To: Starwolf
205 takes at least 77 percent more energy than 170, on the same motorcycle (205 squared divided by 170 squared)
48 posted on
06/06/2005 9:26:28 AM PDT by
zipper
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To: zipper
205 takes at least 77 percent more energy than 170, on the same motorcycle (205 squared divided by 170 squared) Psst. 205 squared divided by 170 squared = 1.45
Secondly, its not a matter of KE but rather power vs drag.
57 posted on
06/06/2005 9:34:12 AM PDT by
AdamSelene235
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