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Technical error: the force of the wind depends on the square of the wind speed (q = rho * u^2/2). The cube law refers to power (proportional to rho * u^3/2). G
by starpilot 14y ago
Technical error: the force of the wind depends on the square of the wind speed (q = rho * u^2/2). The cube law refers to power (proportional to rho * u^3/2).
Good article though. For those using software to design and analyze mechanical designs with "pretty good confidence," there's nothing more humbling than actually trying to build it.
- jacquesm 14y agoYou're absolutely right, I was using 'force' in the laypersons sense of the word, not the way an engineer would use it, I should have used power instead. I've updated the post to correct the error. Thank you!