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2nd November 2010 | 21:49

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ShyTorque

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From: Wandering the FIR and cyberspace often at highly unsociable times

A windmilling engine is overcoming frictional drag from its own components, churning engine oil and compressing air, to some extent.

This requires energy, which has to come from somewhere (i.e. from potential energy).

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