Help! May i plead for elaboration? I just can't visualize how the angle at
which a crosswind would change when the forward (perpendicaular) speed of
the car increases. Am I misunderstanding crosswinds? It seems to me that
they would be 90 degrees (or so) away from the direction the car travels. I
visualize a car going north in a zone say 1/4 mile and winds of constant
velocity hitting it on the drivers side. The winds are same along the
entire 1/4 mile expanse. What am I missing?
Yes, there is a reason why I never became a mechanic/engineer, got B- in
physics, etc! But I still am in love with knowledge and the hope of me
enhancing my mechanical aptitude remains. thank you! I am dying of
laughter, brought the conversation with my dear fiance Karin and she sides
with you and is giving me da bidddnes! (biddnid)
jerry
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From: <dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: IML: The Forward Look- more than just fins
> Actually, as the speed increases, I have noticed that the effects of the
cross
> winds generally diminish. The reason is most likely that the fast forward
> speed reduces the angle at which the wind "hits" the car.
> D^2
>
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