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Re: Hypothetical design question
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lugnet.space
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Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:07:04 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Mark Sandlin wrote:
shnipage
> I don't think those micro-particles would care if your ship is aerodynamic,
> since there's no air in space to carry the particles around the aerodynamic
> shape. (does that make sense?)
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> -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks
I've always wondered about this. Although particles would have no atmosphere to
be whisked around the shape with, wouldn't a particle hitting a 45 degree angle
transfer only part if it's energy to the impact point and retain some glancing
off, while if it hit a 90 degree surface, all the inertia would be transferred
to the impact and therefore do more damage?
This is really more of question than an theory...working off of grade 10 physics
from 15 years ago. Got a solid C- in that baby. ;)
Cheers,
-G
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| (...) Not really. When you're dealing with individual particles hitting other individual particles, there really isn't any such thing as a 45 degree angled surface. It's more like billiard balls, where the relative angle of impact is determined by (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) One of the cool things about space is that you can always rationalize it with some kind of nifty technology, like navigational shields. :D I don't think those micro-particles would care if your ship is aerodynamic, since there's no air in (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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