Are high speed elephants running or walking?
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 06:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Most animals don't think anything of breaking into a run: they switch effortlessly from walking to a high-speed bouncing run. But what about elephants? Their sheer size makes it impossible for them to bounce up in the air at high speeds. So how are high-speed elephants moving: are they running or walking?
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