It's actually pretty neat to see it done, although it's a lot of work. They first lay the new tracks out in front of the vehicle. Next, they "break" the track by removing a bolt from one of the links. They then pull the track at the front of the vehicle down to the ground, and bolt the new track to the old. They drive forward until all the roadwheels are on the new track. They unbolt the old track, then drive forward a little more until the new track is all the way around. Finally, they bolt the track together and turn in the old one.
The tracks on an army tank are called "track links" or simply "tracks." These are designed to distribute the tank's weight over a larger surface area, allowing it to traverse rough terrain more efficiently. The tracks provide traction and stability, enabling the tank to move over obstacles and uneven ground.
The weight of the tank is distributed over a large area, exerting less pressure on the ground. Hence, the army tanks run on tracks.
Wheels might get shot out and tracks make it easier for the tank to go over rough land
The tank tracks allows the very heavy tank to move over uneven and soft ground. The tracks spreads the weight of the tank over a longer distance. Ground that wheeled vehicles would soon become bogged down and unable to move forward.
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.
they do not move because it is just the tank moving I think I might be wrong...
The name given to tracks on a tank is "treads" or "track links." These are the continuous band of metal plates that encircle the wheels and help propel the tank over various types of terrain.
for getting an army tank put - PANZER
Twenty wheels connectd to the tracks.
What type of tank do you mean? A liquid container or a tank as in the army?
since p=thrust/area,if a wide steel belt(more area) is provided ,it reduces the pressure exerted by the tank on the ground.so,it prevents the tank from sinking into the ground. You may mean the actual tracks. They are engineered of many steel links, often rubber covered to enable the tank to run on many surfaces.
They're called Tracks