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We investigate, by means of computer simulations, shapes of nonconvex bodies that maximize resistance to their motion through a rarefied medium, considering that the bodies are moving forward and at the same time slowly rotating. A two-dimensional geometric shape that confers to the body a resistance very close to the theoretical supremum value is obtained, which improves previous results.
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Gouveia, Paulo D.F.; Plakhov, Alexander; Torres, Delfim F.M. (2009). On the two-dimensional rotational body of maximal Newtonian resistance. Journal of Mathematical Sciences. ISSN 1072-3374. 161:6, p. 811-819