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02-07-18 | 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bashley

Thanks for pitching in the Trail formula. It's exactly what I was fishing for, i.e, a derivation. Looks like I'm gonna need a trig refresher!

I have a mistake in the equation! Instead of diameter, it should be calling for radius.

Apologies to all!

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