Reply #26: A usable equation is fairly simple [View All]

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But the math is not even feasible as far as I know.

The equation is;

The kinetic energy of flt 77 {(1/2MV^2) = Change in kinetic energy (Work) of the building + Change in kinetic energy of the plane (Work)}

Work is the mechanical energy produced by or applied to the process or change in kinetic energy

The kinetic energy of the plane is known. The change in energy or work done to the plane as it was destroyed is not known. The change in energy or work done to the Pentagon as it was destroyed is not known.

As far as I know there is no mathematical equation that is going to provide you with an answer. The work processes at play are far to complex to be expressed in an equation.

If I recall correctly, the pentagon report indicates they have developed some numerical model to study the effects of the impact on a column to determine if the "fluid mass" of the jet could destroy a column. As I recall it indicated that this "simple" numerical model matched well with the observed condition of the columns.