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Friction does work to slow down the car. Thus, the more friction there is, the less distance a car can go.
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Does friction stop a vehicle in motion?
It can, or it can slow it down, as with car brakes. For moving objects, friction transforms kinetic energy into heat or other physical forces (ripping, tearing). As an example, conventional disk brakes slow a wheel down by pressing two surfaces together, generating heat. However, if a car's tires were to suddenly go flat, their rolling friction would become dragging friction, heating and tearing the rubber, and the car would probably not keep moving for very far.
How do friction help racing cars?
No, as far as movement goes, friction is not required. Too much friction would slow a car to a halt, remove it and it'd glide along. Granted you need friction to steer, but not to move. As far as engines go, friction is what wears them down over time. The key to making more efficient cars is less friction.
Negative and positive effects of friction?
friction can cause: 1) Physical wear and tear of moving parts. 2) degradation of materials by continuous friction. 3) wastage of 70% of energy in car engines. However, friction is useful in: 1) walking 2) car brakes, friction between brake pads and Tyre causes car to slow down. 3) techniques like friction welding.
Do CDs have low friction?
If you are talking about a CD or CD ROM then yes. When I was in Middle School we had a project where we made balloon powerd cars. I made my car have CD wheels and it went far. CD's have a smooth wheel like structure. A wheel can help prevent friction, so the CD's circular shape enables it to have less friction.
What happens to a balls kinetic energy if you throw a ball twice as fast?
The kinetic energy doubles and it goes twice as far unles the resistance against it is increased (e.g Friction,Gravity,Other unbalanced forces)
How can friction on a slide be reduced?
Water is as far as it goes.
How do you make a mousetrap car go far?
Use Cd's as wheels to make less friction
How far car goes in 1 liter in UK?
This really depends on the car.
How do you make a balloon car that goes far?
use a bigger balloon
Is the mouse trap car judged on how far it goes or how fast?
By sucking on dicks and boobs
Is friction far removed from the realities of life?
Let's do a little thought experiment: We will take away just a little bit of the friction by placing you in the center of an ice skating rink with leather-soled shoes. Do you think your appreciation of friction would change?
How far away do you have to be from a police car?
if you are passing a patrol car that is stopped on the shoulder you need to change lanes
What happens if you lease a car and then move to another state?
Nothing changes as far as your lease goes.
Is a car rolling to a stop friction?
The answer to that would be Yes. The friction is found with the weight of your car pressing down on the tires, and the tires make contact with the road. There's other factors that play into how far the car will roll before it comes to a complete stop. These factors include the weight of the vehicle, the terrain, and the weather conditions (mainly wind).
How far a car weighting 3 tons go and at what speed if it is hit by another car weighting 2 tons at the speed of 300 kmph and how to calculate using simple maths?
How far it will go will depend on the coefficient of friction which, judging by the question, is not simple maths.
Does friction stop a vehicle in motion?
It can, or it can slow it down, as with car brakes. For moving objects, friction transforms kinetic energy into heat or other physical forces (ripping, tearing). As an example, conventional disk brakes slow a wheel down by pressing two surfaces together, generating heat. However, if a car's tires were to suddenly go flat, their rolling friction would become dragging friction, heating and tearing the rubber, and the car would probably not keep moving for very far.
If a car goes 8 miles in 60 seconds how far does it go in 8 seconds?
1.067 miles
