On Thu, 15 May 2008 02:43:10 -0700 (PDT), Jon
wrote:
>> Various laws relating to momentum, kinetic energy and inelastic
>> collisions between objects constructed of different strength
>> materials.
>Given that the differential between the mass of an HGV and of a car is
>greater than that between that of a cycle + rider and of a car, are
>you also proposing that cars and HGV's should be on opposite sides of
>the road?
Whatever makes you believe that the differentiating factor is the
*mass* of the vehicles?
The differentiating factors are (1) the relative speed of the vehicles
and (2) the probability that a driver will not see the vehicle because
of its relatively low visibility.
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Cynic
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