Thread: Better MPG at 62MPH then at 55MPH
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Old 11-02-2012, 03:15 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JRMichler View Post
The difference in aerodynamic drag is proportional to the square of the airspeed, or 40%.
Say that again?

Airspeed squared is the aero difference?

So, if I were going 10 mph faster, it would be 10*10...oh, I give up

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