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Old 10-11-2011, 02:23 PM   #40 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Vekke View Post
To folded mirror I would add small convex mirror to the tip that would work when the mirror is folded to be able still to see .
I used a small piece of aluminum cookie sheet to make a bracket at the correct angle and cemented it to the mirror glass near the hinge so it gives me a wide view when the mirror is folded. I stuck it on the glass with clear silicone sealant so I can hopefully remove it if the need arises.
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The power needed to push an object through a fluid increases as the cube of the velocity. Mechanical friction increases as the square, so increasing speed requires progressively more power.
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