Has 6 wheeled designs surpased tank treads

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Has 6 wheeled designs surpased tank treads

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05-12-2004, 01:04

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Re: Has 6 wheeled designs surpased tank treads

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Originally Posted by Pat Roche

Paul, the kinematical physics say that surface area does not matter.

Pat,
Re-read Paul's most recent post.
He is not disputing kinematics, just taking things to another level of complexity.

To be truly in touch with things, we must analyze the interactions between the wheels/tracks and carpet.

John

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