It is common these days to see news stories about how to save fuel by changing your driving habbits. One of the main ways is to "avoid rapid starts and stops." I can see why rapid starts require more energy, but how does stopping the car briskly also use more energy?
Whether the car's momentum is lost through friction with the air and engine, or through friction with the brake pads, I can't see how it would make any difference.
2006-09-04
10:32:02
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