Posted by Vector Viper (205.162.15.2) on April 14, 2003 at 23:00:15:
In Reply to: Re: Force required to lift an object-a possible effect? posted by Øystein rustad on April 14, 2003 at 07:39:59:
: Funny as it seems, the force you need to supply is not 0,5 but
: 0,707
That IS strange.. odd how often physical devices and pure
numbers meet (sine/cosine here, eh?)
: To be more excact M * sin45 = 707 lbs
: Now put that in, and you see that it matches the lenght 100%
: So long...
: Øystein
Shoot! Another hole plugged in the dam of creativity! :*)
Viper