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Good question – Can Golf Ball Dimples Improve a Car’s MPG?
by Marshall Brain | May 12, 2009
It is a well known fact that dimples on a golf balls significantly cut drag (see the video below for an explanation of why that happens). So it is fair to ask: Would it be possible to improve a car’s miles per gallon by adding dimples to its paint or sheet metal? Here’s the answer:
Can a Golf Ball Covering Improve MPGs?
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Roshin.M.R says:
Definitely a good idea. But I feel adding dimples to the cars body might be costly.
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