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Re: segway license, turn signals, and no sidewalks?

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Originally Posted by JVN
I like how you included several newtonian physics "buzzwords" in your post, almost as though you would use actual physics to back up your argument.

Then kinda trailed off and didn't provide the relevant calculation.
Interesting tactic.
Haha, yeah, it was intended to be a physics problem. However, I was unsure if basic physics equations would work in this situation. Therefore, I was hoping the fast that the Segway does not stop on a dime, and that website proves it was enough. Calculating forces is not a specialty of mine but I'll give it a shot...

F=ma
a = V^2-V0^2/2x
a = 0^2-12.5^2/2(18.6)
a = 8.2 ft/s^2
F=ma = (250)(8.2) = 2050 lbf/ft
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