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Re: Speed range from head-strike in pick-up vs. pedestrian collision

Jim Mitchell (jfmitch@bconnex.net)
Sat, 21 Jun 1997 13:12:27 -0400 (EDT)

If you know the POI and the POR as well as the tire/road coefficient of friction (drag factor) I can supply you with a formula for determining the maximum speed of the vehicle. Give me a shout.

Best of luck trying to determine the speed from head contact.

Jim Mitchell
jfmitch@bconnex.net

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