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Dolphin’s Fins Cavitate.

A dolphin’s speed is limited by cavitation off it’s tail. Looks like nature needs to pick George Greenough’s brain a bit. Via Kottke.

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One Response to “Dolphin’s Fins Cavitate.”

JP Says:
April 4th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
How fast does a dolphin need to go?

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