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At the end of the day sound is an inherent inefficiency. The aim is to maximise the kinetic energy output of the motor — any sound or heat energy produced is wa
by gsnedders 13y ago
At the end of the day sound is an inherent inefficiency. The aim is to maximise the kinetic energy output of the motor — any sound or heat energy produced is waste that could've better been produced as kinetic energy.
- sliverstorm 13y agoNot always. Did you know that in top fuel cars, the "waste" energy of the exhaust works like jet thrusters, providing up to 1000lbs of traction-boosting downforce?
- ars 13y agoThe exhaust might do that, but the sound certainly doesn't. Any sound is wasted energy. And in any case there are better ways to harness energy if you want create downforce.