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Yes,if you are going at 100 mph and you go down a steep hill your speed on speedometer does not go higher but your car actually gains speed
no it does not, the height of the ramp affects the distance ,not the speed.Laws of physics apply here.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSimple answer: Yes, the shape of a vehicle CAN affect it's speed.
According to Newton's first law of motion, "Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force." According to Newtons first law, if the only force acting upon a body (car) was the acceleration caused by the engine, the vehicle would continue to go faster, theoretically without limit.
HOWEVER, friction and wind resistance are a part of the real world. Technically, wind resistance is a form of friction, that slows a car. Imagine a big parachute behind your car, that would definitely make the engine work harder as you tried to go faster.
The shape of your vehicle and the "column of air" that the vehicle is pushing definitely affect both the top speed and the fuel economy.
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Does the height of a ramp affect a toy car's speed going down it?
Yes. The height of the ramp does affect the speed going down it the higher the ramp the faster the car goes down it
Does changing the height of a ramp affect the speed of the car going down the ramp?
Changing the slope of the ramp will affect the speed of the vehicle going down it.
How does the height of a ramp affect the speed of a car?
The height of a ramp affects the speed of a car because the higher the ramp the faster the car will come down. The higher up the ramp the more momentum the car will gain. People take delight in pooping. Pooping is thought by some to be a joyous activity.
Does the height of the ramp affect the speed of the car?
Yes,if you are going at 100 mph and you go down a steep hill your speed on speedometer does not go higher but your car actually gains speed no it does not, the height of the ramp affects the distance ,not the speed.Laws of physics apply here.
Is the speed of a car on a ramp affected by the degree of the slant of the ramp?
Yes. The degree and slant of the ramp does affect the speed of the car
Does the height of a ramp effect the speed of a car?
If you are talking about a car rolling down a ramp then yes. The taller the ramp the more momentum the car will create there for the car will travel farther and faster.
How will the angle of a ramp affect the speed of a car going down it?
The larger the angle of the ramp, the faster the car will go down it.
How does mass affect a cars speed down a ramp?
The car's mass should have no effect on that speed.
Does the distance a toy car travels up a ramp affect its speed?
Yes.
Does the height of a car affect a car's speed?
The cross sectional area of a car is dependent on its height. As the area changes the drag on the car, it is likely that increasing the height of a car will also reduce its top speed. There are many other factors that affect a car's maximum speed so a change in height may not always result in a change in top speed.
Name 2 factors the affect the distance taken for a toy car to stop after rolling down a ramp?
One factor is the height of the ramp. The higher the height of the ramp the further the car travels. Another factor is the surface of the ramp. With a rough surface on the ramp e.g sand paper the car travels a short distance. With a lubricated surface on the ramp e.g Vaseline the car will travel a very long distance.
Why does the higher the ramp affect the speed of a car?
a ramp offsets the normal force of an object which allows gravity to have an x component relative to the object. the greater the incline the greater this effect is. A car attempting to go up a ramp will be slowed by this effect, and a car attempting to go down a ramp will be sped up by this effect.
