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Old 02-09-2019, 12:22 AM   #532
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigV View Post
At what speed does a ten mph reduction represent a 40 percent reduction "in energy"?
Difference between 60 mh and 70 MPH is 36% more energy.

Energy at 55 MPH is increased by almost 40% at 70 MPH.

Doing only 55 or 60 is a major reduction in the energy that brakes must consume / dissipate.
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