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Greek and Persian Arrows.
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07-15-2005, 09:10 AM
Jason,
I'm no expert on physics but I deal with torsion artillery reconstructions and I have often wondered if that story of light arrows/bolts having 'lack of momentum' is not one more 'aporia', like that of Achiles never catching up with the turtle or people dying inside a quick train due to lack of air, concocted by some armchair 'expert'... :?
What do practical tests say?

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Greek and Persian Arrows. - by Jason Hoffman - 06-07-2005, 10:37 AM
Re: Greek and Persian Arrows. - by hoplite14gr - 06-07-2005, 11:51 AM
Re: Greek and Persian Arrows. - by hoplite14gr - 07-14-2005, 07:34 PM
Re: Greek and Persian Arrows. - by Jason Hoffman - 07-15-2005, 12:04 AM
Re: Greek and Persian Arrows. - by aitor iriarte - 07-15-2005, 09:10 AM
Re: Greek and Persian Arrows. - by hoplite14gr - 07-15-2005, 12:12 PM

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