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Old April 15th 07, 12:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_1_]
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Default Suction mounts and damage potential

John Wilton wrote:
Why is the maximum possible force Pi*D*14.7 ?

Physics 101. Area of the suction cup in sq. in. multiplied by
atmospheric pressure at sea level.


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