What exactly is slippage? (“There has to be some slippage in order to accelerate the boat, although, from energy considerations (section 3), this should be made as small as possible.” )
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What exactly is slippage? (“There has to be some slippage in order to accelerate the boat, although, from energy considerations (section 3), this should be made as small as possible.” )
I believe the slippage is referring to how the rowers are no fixed onto their seats so they move back forth in the boat. This moving, i think, is what the slippage is.
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I believe the slippage is referring to how the rowers are not fixed onto their seats so they move back forth in the boat. This moving, i think, is what the slippage is.
Slippage refers to the blade path of an oar through water. The ideal blade path slips less, decreasing drag and resistance.
Ohh okay thank you for clarifying!