At 11:24 AM 3/26/99 -0800, Bob Palmer wrote:
>Steve,
>
>I think somehow you got the first formula mixed up a little;
>
>>Some handy formulae:
>>
>>rpm@60mph=
>>(mph)*(revmotor/revaxle)/((60min/hr)*(revmotor/revaxle)*(miles/tirerev))
>>
>
>The differential ratio, which you indicate here by "(revmotor/revaxle)"
>should only be in the denominator. You don't make this same mistake when
>you re-arrange the equation in terms of speed. Also, the first equation,
>when corrected, is good for all speeds, not just @ 60 mph.
>
>Bob
>
Steve, et Listers,
Adding confusion upon confusion. Sorry, what I meant was the differential
ratio should NOT appear in the denominator. I need a second latte. 8>(
Bob
Robert L. Palmer
Dept. of AMES, Univ. of Calif., San Diego
rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu
rpalmer@cts.com
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