Amount Quote by Adrian Bejan
“The fact that the same proportionalities rule optimal running, flying and swimming is not a coincidence rather it is an illustration of the fact that a universal principle is involved.”
About This Quote
Notes that similar proportional rules govern diverse optimal motions, indicating a universal principle underlying them.
In simple terms: Universal rule links running, flying, swimming.
Key Takeaway
Seek underlying patterns.
Themes
science
universality
optimization
physics
Mood
analytical
inspired
Type
scientific
educational
When to use this quote
- engineering
- sports
- design
- research
Key Concepts
Scaling laws
biomechanics
Questions to Reflect On
- What other phenomena share this principle?
- How can this insight improve design?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may deviate.
