Gouveia, Paulo D.F.Plakhov, AlexanderTorres, Delfim F.M.2010-01-212010-01-212009Gouveia, 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. 811-8191072-3374http://hdl.handle.net/10198/1363We 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.engjournal article