Re: [ATM] TOT vs MOT

[Mark Holm <mdholm@telerama.com>]

I think Dale was not quite precise enough in his choice of words.
Substitute pressure for force and I think it makes more sense.  See
edited version below

Dale Eason wrote (and Mark Holm edited):
> Because nothing is supporting the upper edge of the
> thing on top when it is pushed over the side of the
> thing on the bottom.  That means the force ^^pressure^^ where the
> two objects contact one another is greatest at the
> edge of the lower object when the upper item is
> offset.  At the same time then the force  ^^pressure^^ on the upper
> object is greatest more in the center than the edge.
> 
> Surface wear is proportional to force  ^^pressure^^ between the two
> object.
> 
> Dale Eason


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Mark Holm
mdholm@telerama.com

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