# On the two-dimensional rotational body of maximal Newtonian resistance

## TL;DR

This paper uses computer simulations to identify two-dimensional nonconvex shapes that nearly maximize resistance in a rarefied medium, advancing previous findings by achieving shapes with resistance close to the theoretical maximum.

## Contribution

The study introduces a new shape that nearly attains the maximal Newtonian resistance, improving upon prior results in the field.

## Key findings

- Identified a shape with resistance close to the theoretical maximum.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of computer simulations in optimizing resistance.
- Achieved better resistance values than previous known shapes.

## Abstract

We investigate, by means of computer simulations, shapes of nonconvex bodies that maximize resistance to their motion through a rarefied medium, considering that 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, improving previous results.