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To: JeffA who wrote (1448)	1/15/2005 9:11:35 AM
From: Lady Lurksalot	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1614

JeffA, "I don't know if a bloody, pulpy, mess is an accurate description of what would be left." Think strawberry jam. Then think strawberry jam, but think of it at the Paris Casino buffet; a much more pleasant thought, don't you think? If you do decide to go up in that contraption, be sure your life insurance is paid up. Oh, and do hand over the Sobranies before you go up, up, and away. <g> - Holly

To: JeffA who wrote (1448)	1/15/2005 5:45:58 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1614

All that potential fun, or a sedate Paris buffet.... ;-) LOL!!! You are BANNED, man! :-) I think that mess would be a bit much even for the French. :-) Terminal velocity, you said? What are you, a masochist? grc.nasa.gov hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu It's that drag and drag coefficient that drive you nuts. They depend on the aerodynamics of the falling object and can vary greatly with small changes in shape. Terminal velocities are generally measured when really needed, not calculated. The "calculation" exercise is saved to drive fluid mechanics classes crazy. But maybe you're just interested in the terminal velocity of a human body. About 120 mph. About. Quite enough to thoroughly kill you. ask.yahoo.com hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu