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Tracks distribute the weight of a vehicle over a larger area, thus making them able to traverse soft ground easier than a vehicle with wheels, which concentrate the weight onto a smaller area. Think snowshoes.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt's not really weight that causes massive objects to sink into mud; it's pressure. By spreading the weight of a tank over the much greater area of the tracks, you greatly reduce the pressure.
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Why war tanks move on caterpillar tracks which are broad and chain like and cover wheel?
Weight distribution. Tracks - caterpillar and band tracks both - spread the weight over a much broader area, reducing ground pressure. Were they on tires, tanks would have much greater ground pressure, and would be much more prone to sinking into the ground.
Why don't tanks sink on a muddy terrain?
Tanks might be heavy, but their tracks are very wide, spreading that weight over a very large area. Tanks exert less pressure on the ground than a person. But if the ground gets soft enough, even a tank will sink.
Why are caterpillar tracks used in battle tanks instead of tires?
Battle tanks use caterpillar tracks to spread their heavy weight on soft ground. this prevents the sinking of land under the weight of the tank . ( as more the surface area less the pressure .)
Why do tanks move using a caterpillar tracks instead of wheels?
beause they are easer to useon muddy ground and easer to use on bumpy gravel, mud, sand etc ...
What are caterpillar tracks?
Caterpillar tracks are knobbly strips of metal or rubber, which wrap around the wheels of tanks, bulldozers and other off road vehicles. They stop the wheels from getting stuck in muddy or sandy ground. This is a very helpful technique.
WHY ARMY TANKS ARE PROVIDED WITH A CONTINUOUS STEEL BELT OVER THE WHEELS GIVE ANSWER LONG?
Tanks are very heavy vehicles, and need their tracks to spread their weight on the ground. This helps them travel over soft ground without sinking in too deeply. The metal tank tracks are also less likely to be damaged by gun fire, which would soon puncture pneumatic tyres.
Why army tanks run on tracks?
The weight of the tank is distributed over a large area, exerting less pressure on the ground. Hence, the army tanks run on tracks.
Why does the army tank rest upon a continuous chain?
Tanks are very heavy vehicles, and need their tracks to spread their weight on the ground. This helps them travel over soft ground without sinking in too deeply. The metal tank tracks are also less likely to be damaged by gun fire, which would soon puncture pneumatic tyres.
What is the reason battle tanks have caterpillar tracks instead of tyres?
Battle tanks use tracks to spread their weight on soft ground. Tanks weigh 40+ tons; If they used wheels they would often get stuck. It's the same reason earth moving equipment (bulldozers) use tracks.
What name is given to the tracks on which tanks and bulldozers run?
Caterpillar tracks.
Why were tanks a failure when first used?
Because of the muddy land, it sunk most tanks making it useless
How did allies respond to German submarines tanks?
By sinking them!
