Re: [Phys-l] How "Compressive" is Defined. (was tire q...)

[Ludwik Kowalski <kowalskil@mail.montclair.edu>]

On Nov 13, 2007, at 1:16 AM, carmelo@pacific.net.sg wrote:
> There is also no agreement among airlines whether bicycle's tyres
> should be deflated... Some fear that tyres may explode at low pressure
> and damage the aircraft fuselage.
>
> For example, Qantas requires the tyres to be deflated. British Airways
> suggests "You may wish to deflate the tyres to reduce risk of damage".
> United Airlines' requirement is "The bicycle must be contained in a
> protective/durable case, bag or box." Northwest Airlines merely
> recommends bicycles to be placed in a bike box.

Why don't they perform an experiment in order to decide which 
recommendation is correct?
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