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AKA: David Bell
FRC #1519 (Mechanical Mayhem)
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Re: pic: Bear Brawl QF - 1519 Looking for a Passing Lane Around 237

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Originally Posted by Joe Ross View Post
KE = .5mv^2

I'm more interested in the v part.
Maybe this will give some perspective.

"Average" robot:
m = approx. 65kg
v = approx. 2.5 meters/second
KE = .5 * 65kg * (2.5 meters/second)^2 = 203 Joules

Speed Racer:
m = approx. 30kg
v = approx. 6.0 meters/second
KE = .5 * 30kg * (6.0 meters/second)^2 = 540 Joules
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