Re: [evolution-disc.] Statement from the Ft. Myers National

["Jay Mitchell" <jemitchelltx@earthlink.net>]

I wrote:

>The formula for angular acceleration is A=v^2/r. Solving it
>for r (the turn radius) gives r = v^2/A. For 45 mph in a
>turn to cause 1.1g angular acceleration, the turn radius is
>123 ft. Looked at another way, if you want to limit cars
>that can do 1.1g to 45 mph in turns, the maximum turn
>_diameter_ you can set up is 446 ft.

Dang. Undetected typo. 2 x 123 is 246, not 446, feet.

Sorry,

Jay