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autoteach · 06-12-2010, 02:52 AM

well, that mass*velocity is linear inertia. Distance from the center for a rotational object has to be considered. You could produce a flywheel that weighs 20lbs that has the same inertia as ones weigh 18, 15, or 5 lbs.

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autoteach Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: belgium, wi Posts: 262 Bus - '94 Ford School Bus huge Stupid - '01 Chevy Blazer LS 90 day: 21.38 mpg (US) hawk - '00 Honda Superhawk Thanks: 2 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	well, that mass*velocity is linear inertia. Distance from the center for a rotational object has to be considered. You could produce a flywheel that weighs 20lbs that has the same inertia as ones weigh 18, 15, or 5 lbs.