Re: Horsepower

From: Ian Stirling (root_at_mauve.demon.co.uk)
Date: 09/29/04 

Date: 29 Sep 2004 22:05:13 GMT

David Hanley <davidhanley@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hey guys. I appreciate all the responses. I know all this though. I
> was just trying to see if there is a place where i can find the phrase
> "gears can't multiply horsepower."
>
> I have already explained all the issues with distance vs torque, how
> one is reduced and the other is increased so they multiply to the same
> factor but it's all too "magical" for him.

Face it.
The only way you're going to convince the guy is to invest in a horse,
and some gears.

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