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Old 06-22-2012, 11:32 AM   #6 (permalink)
Diesel_Dave
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Originally Posted by UFO View Post
I think it's a factor of 4, but it certainly is a lot.
The drag force is a second order equation, i.e. double the speed and the drag force is 4 times greater. However, doubling the speed also doubles the rate at with the force is applied, hence, 8 times the power.
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