G forces generated by 60ft time
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I'm no math major. but this might work.
http://www.smokemup.com/auto_math/60_foot.php
http://www.smokemup.com/auto_math/60_foot.php
Given the equation S1 = S0 + V0*t + 1/2 a * t *t where S0 is inititial position (0 ft), S1 is current position (60 ft), V0 is initial velocity (0 ft/sec), t is time in seconds and a is acceleration, you can reduce the equation and solve for a = 120 / (t*t). Then since the acceleration of gravity is 32 ft per second squared, g = a / 32 or 3.75 / (t * t). This only works if you assume that the vehicle accelerates at a constant rate though...
Bob, Yea, you have to register and log in and use the link, but its free. I havent been on there for awhile and dont remember my login info:clonk:
But I played around with it a long time ago, If I remember right, 1.2 60ft is 2g's and 60 mph was around a 1.4 something. That means 0 to 60 in about 2 seconds for a lot of us. Kinda makes all those old car adds where they brag about their cars going from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds seem lame.
Scott
But I played around with it a long time ago, If I remember right, 1.2 60ft is 2g's and 60 mph was around a 1.4 something. That means 0 to 60 in about 2 seconds for a lot of us. Kinda makes all those old car adds where they brag about their cars going from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds seem lame.
Scott
You can also find this out the Mr. Wizard way.
Attached a protractor (used for measuring angles) in your car, with the flat edge on a horizontal "bubble" (i.e. level).
Hang a weight of known mass from the center zero-angle point. As you lunch, the maximum angle the string travels from zero will allow you to calculate maximum acceleration and likewise maximum G's. Or, just buy a G-tech.
Attached a protractor (used for measuring angles) in your car, with the flat edge on a horizontal "bubble" (i.e. level).
Hang a weight of known mass from the center zero-angle point. As you lunch, the maximum angle the string travels from zero will allow you to calculate maximum acceleration and likewise maximum G's. Or, just buy a G-tech.
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