The Kopp-Etchells Effect

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The Kopp-Etchells Effect

Postby THI » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:42 pm

Would this be possible with gyro's as well?

http://www.michaelyon-online.com/the-ko ... effect.htm
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Re: The Kopp-Etchells Effect

Postby t-bird » Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:04 am

The same as St Elmos fire on airplane wings.

You need dust in the air to cause friction against the blades.

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