The Mathematics of Whip Cracking

I was discussing "whip cracking theory" with my Fiance, and I think I'm on to something.

In my experience and from what I have seen in other whip-crackers, there is a psuedo "formula" to creating a successful crack.

The "formula" I have figured is as follows:

Effort+Speed+Timing=Crack, where the amount of Effort=Speed  and Timing=Effort.

All three of these elements are incredibly important and must weighed the same.  They can all increase or decrease, but they all must be equal in order to achieve a crack.

For example, to put it into numbers:

1+1+1=3

You can also do:

2+2+2=6

But you cannot have:

1+1+2-=3

because then the equation would be wrong.

It may not be the perfect analogy but I think there is something to it. You need to put in the right amount of effort/strength, with the proper timing and speed.

There are other components (such as body positioning and the like) that do play a part in getting a crack, but as I said before, it's not a perfect analogy.


Anyway, just a thought I had and wished to share.

Until Next Time,

Signed,
Your Scarlett SnapDragon