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New Fri 26 Mar 10 13:22 
 The Physics of Racing - L'escargot
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New Sat 27 Mar 10 09:56 
 The Physics of Racing - L'escargot
Well, I expected some sort of reaction, particularly about Part 4 where it explains that There Is No Such Thing as Centrifugal Force. But no, nothing so far. Perhaps when Number_Cruncher reappears ..........
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New Sat 27 Mar 10 10:06 
 The Physics of Racing - bathtub tom
I bookmarked it to read when I get a round tuit.

I was taught in 'O' level physics that there was such thing as centrifugal force, it was a lack of centripetal force.
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New Sat 27 Mar 10 13:19 
 The Physics of Racing - Fursty Ferret
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New Sat 27 Mar 10 15:43 
 The Physics of Racing - ....
Centrifugal Force can be ignored because it can be overcome by other forces namely traction, gravity and momentum.

What got me thinking was slow in fast out. Surely it should be fast in faster out otherwise you'll be collected by whatever is following.
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