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Old 12-16-08 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Understanding
why are people so stuck on the idea that skidding is a way to stop. skidding is a lack of traction. just cause it's friction doesn't mean it's doing a lot.
If i recall my physics, isn't standing friction greater than skidding friction. That's why it's really hard to start that giant crate sliding across the floor, but relatively easy to keep it moving.

Does that mean that skidding is actually less effective than continuing to pedal?
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