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doesn't contribute to the explanation, unless there's a reference i'm missing. if so, feel free to explain it better

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‎Explanation: Maybe "specifically", maybe "especially", but "specially" doesn't work there.

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	==Explanation==		==Explanation==
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	This is another one of [[Randall\|Randall's]] [[:Category: Tips\|Tips]], this time an aerospace tip. In aerodynamics, {{w\|Drafting (aerodynamics)\|drafting}} is an aerodynamic technique where one moving object follows another one closely to reduce drag by using the first objects {{w\|slipstream}}. It is used in various sports, most prominently {{w\|cycling}}, specifically {{w\|mass start}} {{w\|Road bicycle racing#Drafting\|road racing}} or some {{w\|track cycling}} events. Also in motorsports, before the invention of high {{w\|downforce}} drafting was {{w\|1971 Italian Grand Prix\|quite important}}. On normal roads drafting can be used by trucks looking to save fuel. While this can give an aerodynamic advantage to both follower and followed if done right, in some cases the disturbances in airflow can actually reduce efficiency. It can also create significant danger of collision if the one being followed has to suddenly manoeuvre or reduce speed.		This is another one of [[Randall\|Randall's]] [[:Category: Tips\|Tips]], this time an aerospace tip. In aerodynamics, {{w\|Drafting (aerodynamics)\|drafting}} is an aerodynamic technique where one moving object follows another one closely to reduce drag by using the first objects {{w\|slipstream}}. It is used in various sports, most prominently {{w\|cycling}}, specifically {{w\|mass start}} {{w\|Road bicycle racing#Drafting\|road racing}} or some {{w\|track cycling}} events. Also in motorsports, before the invention of high {{w\|downforce}} drafting was {{w\|1971 Italian Grand Prix\|quite important}}. On normal roads drafting can be used by trucks looking to save fuel. While this can give an aerodynamic advantage to both follower and followed if done right, in some cases the disturbances in airflow can actually reduce efficiency. It can also create significant danger of collision if the one being followed has to suddenly manoeuvre or reduce speed.

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 Generally, this could be understood because land transportation is based on traction (pulling yourself along a surface via friction). At higher speeds (above 60km/h), the dominant force becomes wind drag. {{w|Energy-efficient driving}} at these higher speeds can be improved by drafting behind another vehicle. This doesn't apply to rockets because they do not move themselves via friction but rather via Newton's third law (throwing stuff backwards). This means that the front rocket would just push the back rocket against its own thrust (among other bad effects).
-It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake. In [[Thing Explainer|simpler terms]], if you do this [[1133: Up Goer Five|you will have a bad problem and you will not go to space today, or maybe ever]].
+It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake. In [[Simple Writer|simpler terms]], if you do this [[1133: Up Goer Five|you will have a bad problem and you will not go to space today, or maybe ever]].
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 Generally, this could be understood because land transportation is based on traction (pulling yourself along a surface via friction). At higher speeds (above 60km/h), the dominant force becomes wind drag. {{w|Energy-efficient driving}} at these higher speeds can be improved by drafting behind another vehicle. This doesn't apply to rockets because they do not move themselves via friction but rather via Newton's third law (throwing stuff backwards). This means that the front rocket would just push the back rocket against its own thrust (among other bad effects).
-It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake.
+It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake. In [[Thing Explainer|simpler terms]], if you do this [[1133: Up Goer Five|you will have a bad problem and you will not go to space today, or maybe ever]].
 ==Transcript==

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	It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake.		It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake.
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		+	TL;DR, if you do this, [[1133: Up Goer Five\|you will have a bad problem and you will not go to space today, or maybe ever.]]

	==Transcript==		==Transcript==

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	It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake.		It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake.
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−	~~TL;DR, if you do this, [[1133: Up Goer Five\|you will have a bad problem and you will not go to space today, or maybe ever.]]~~

	==Transcript==		==Transcript==

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	It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake.		It should be mentioned that drafting behind another land vehicle in regular traffic is a potentially lethal high-risk endeavour, as the truck in front of you may suddenly have to brake for one reason or another, and human reaction times are generally too long to rely upon when you're close enough for this method to have any significant effect. Rockets do not suddenly brake in mid-flight,{{Citation needed}} so this may be said in their favour as leading vehicles — that is of course, if you feel that blowing up in a spectacular fireball is preferable to being violently crushed into a metal pancake.
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		+	TL;DR, if you do this, [[1133: Up Goer Five\|you will have a bad problem and you will not go to space today, or maybe ever.]]

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 This is another one of [[Randall|Randall's]] [[:Category: Tips|Tips]], this time an aerospace tip. In aerodynamics, {{w|Drafting (aerodynamics)|drafting}} is an aerodynamic technique where one moving object follows another one closely to reduce drag by using the first objects {{w|slipstream}}. It is used in various sports, most prominently {{w|cycling}}, specifically {{w|mass start}} {{w|Road bicycle racing#Drafting|road racing}} or some {{w|track cycling}} events. Also in motorsports, before the invention of high {{w|downforce}} drafting was {{w|1971 Italian Grand Prix|quite important}}. On normal roads drafting can be used by trucks looking to save fuel. While this can give an aerodynamic advantage to both follower and followed if done right, in some cases the disturbances in airflow can actually reduce efficiency. It can also create significant danger of collision if the one being followed has to suddenly manoeuvre or reduce speed.
-The comic explores the idea of using drafting for rockets and states that, while it theoretically works, it isn't really recommended.
+The comic explores the idea of using drafting for rockets and states that, while it theoretically works, it isn't really recommended. The title text gives more details on this, claiming that although there is an efficiency gain of 5% through drafting via the general mechanism, it also comes with a 99% loss. Trying to closely follow a rocket, directly against the flow of its extremely hot and high-speed exhaust, could have adverse effects on the follower's flight and structural integrity. There might also be a risk to the leader, if the follower collides with it or if the follower explodes.
 Generally, this could be understood because land transportation is based on traction (pulling yourself along a surface via friction). At higher speeds (above 60km/h), the dominant force becomes wind drag. {{w|Energy-efficient driving}} at these higher speeds can be improved by drafting behind another vehicle. This doesn't apply to rockets because they do not move themselves via friction but rather via Newton's third law (throwing stuff backwards). This means that the front rocket would just push the back rocket against its own thrust (among other bad effects).

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 ==Explanation==
-{{incomplete|This page was created by a bot that should not have tried this. The explanation is still a DRAFT. Don't remove this notice too soon.}}
+{{incomplete|This page was initially created as a DRAFT.}}
-This is another one of [[Randall|Randall's]] [[:Category: Tips|Tips]], this time an Aerospace tip.
+This is another one of [[Randall|Randall's]] [[:Category: Tips|Tips]], this time an aerospace tip. In aerodynamics, {{w|Drafting (aerodynamics)|drafting}} is an aerodynamic technique where one moving object follows another one closely to reduce drag by using the first objects {{w|slipstream}}. It is used in various sports, most prominently {{w|cycling}}, specifically {{w|mass start}} {{w|Road bicycle racing#Drafting|road racing}} or some {{w|track cycling}} events. Also in motorsports, before the invention of high {{w|downforce}} drafting was {{w|1971 Italian Grand Prix|quite important}}. On normal roads drafting can be used by trucks looking to save fuel. While this can give an aerodynamic advantage to both follower and followed if done right, in some cases the disturbances in airflow can actually reduce efficiency. It can also create significant danger of collision if the one being followed has to suddenly manoeuvre or reduce speed.
 The comic explores the idea of using drafting for rockets and states that, while it theoretically works, it isn't really recommended.