> (i.e F=ma or the rotational equivalent M = I x alpha where I is the > moment of mass [equiv to mass but for rotation] and alpha is angular > acceleration), they'd get the same answer assuming they correctly > calculated the effects of where the center of gravity is relative to > their chosen center of rotation (i.e. recalculate "I" about the > center of rotation and not about the center of gravity) Soooo Pete, concentrate on the last part of your sweep when the boat is underway. ;-) steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 39' 47" 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 36' 16" Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jan 10 2002 - 14:57:48 PST
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