Forum: X ///M Forum
05-04-2010, 04:38 AM
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05-03-2010, 02:10 AM
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-02-2010, 09:24 PM
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I'm sure that Wikipedia is right on this...
I'm sure that Wikipedia is right on this occasion. Easier to post that link that upload page images of the physics book that I still have from old university days which has the same basic explanation...
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-02-2010, 08:32 PM
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Assuming that the two X5s in question have the...
Assuming that the two X5s in question have the same aerodynamic drag but one is heavier because of all the extra people inside, the heavier one will have a higher terminal velocity. Therefore if the...
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-02-2010, 07:42 PM
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StanF18: Provided the cliff is high enough for...
StanF18: Provided the cliff is high enough for the two objects in question to reach their respective terminal velocities, the heavier object would reach the ground first provided the aero factors...
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-01-2010, 08:44 PM
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-01-2010, 07:59 PM
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Won't happen unless you are free falling in a...
Won't happen unless you are free falling in a perfect vacuum. With freefall through the air you will reach a terminal velocity which is dependent on the density of air, the aerodynamic drag on the...
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-01-2010, 03:48 AM
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I know that where the discussion started but it...
I know that where the discussion started but it evolved beyond that. StanF18 suggested "FORGET the mass...and the weight...M and W don't apply to the velocity in TT Bear's "X falling off a cliff" ". ...
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-01-2010, 02:49 AM
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Nice argument JCL but you are avoiding the key...
Nice argument JCL but you are avoiding the key question; ie does weight play a part in free-fall. You have argued for the negative for reasons I can't understand. You know better than that.
PS:...
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-01-2010, 01:25 AM
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Forum: X ///M Forum
05-01-2010, 12:32 AM
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Forum: X ///M Forum
04-30-2010, 09:50 PM
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