Dude the 1st: OK, I've made my calculations, and assuming a ramp of length x, and launch mass of M...
Dude the 2nd: Don't forget air-resistance!
Dude the 1st: Oh, good point! Hang on...
*recalculating*
Dude the 1st: OK, now I've made my calculations, and, assuming a constant water flow, and assuming that friction is uniform along the slide, and assuming that the wind doesn't change speed or direction, and assuming...
Dude the 2nd: OK, we're good to launch
Insane Man formerly known as Dude the 3rd: WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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Date: 2009-08-08 03:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-08 06:01 am (UTC)Dude the 2nd: Don't forget air-resistance!
Dude the 1st: Oh, good point! Hang on...
*recalculating*
Dude the 1st: OK, now I've made my calculations, and, assuming a constant water flow, and assuming that friction is uniform along the slide, and assuming that the wind doesn't change speed or direction, and assuming...
Dude the 2nd: OK, we're good to launch
Insane Man formerly known as Dude the 3rd: WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
*collective holding of breath*
Dude the 1st: Wow, I got it right!