Thread: Hexagonal Dimples as a way to improve aerodynamics
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Old 12-03-2008, 10:18 AM   #4 (permalink)
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What's the Reynolds number for a dimpled golf ball, swimmer in water, cyclist?
What's the Reynolds number for a car?

If they're close - then these features may directly apply for the same reasons. The last paragraph is most telling
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