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06.09.2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas View Post
I would use whatever is lighter and lower CG. BTW, a hot motor dissipates heat better. If it doesn't get damaged, why run it cooler.
Heat dissipation will always be better when the temperature difference (delta T) between the hot object and ambient is larger. BUT, a cooler motor will be more efficient because the cooler the copper is, the less resistance it has.


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