Yesterday I asked, "How long does it take a brick to fall from 1500 feet? As I thought, 'bout 10 sec. t = sq root of (2 h over g). t = time, h = 1500 feet. g = accel of gravity - 32 feet per sec squared. Therefor, t = sq root of [(2 X 1500) over 32 feet per sec squared]. t = 9.68 sec.
'Course, this is for a brick in a vacuum, and also, of course, the crashed aircraft was not REALLY a brick - just NEARLY a brick. Actually, the aircraft could have been going down FASTER than a brick due to a downward component of engine thrust. 'Point is: nobody had time to do much once the wings stalled. Wilton _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
