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Default The physics of cars - a question sequence.

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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Peak power is always the place of maximum speed and maximum
acceleration, given suitable choices of gears



Not convinced. Peak power is certainly the place of max speed, I would
have said that peak torque is the place of max acceleration.


Well you are simply WRONG.


No, You're wrong. For one who claims to have a degree of engineering
knowledge, it's unforgivable. There is no opinion involved. Just facts.

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