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Friction is cut down in a car engine for two very important reasons. First, cutting down friction increases horsepower. It takes horsepower to overcome friction; so anything that can be done to cut down friction will increase the horsepower. Second, friction causes heat to be produced. Too much heat is bad, because if the engine gets too hot, then metal is softened and weakened, leading to failure of engine parts. The engine has a cooling system to remove unwanted heat, but too much friction would require a larger and more efficient cooling system to remove the excess heat, which would add expense and weight to the car. Motor oil is used to cut down the friction in the car engine. Also, very close tolerances in production of engine parts helps to cut down friction.
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How is friction between the moving parts of a car engine reduced?
Friction between the parts of an engine is reduced by applying oil between its parts. mobiloil is particularly used for this purpose.
Why do motors and engines use oil and grease?
Moving parts in an engine are generally metal on metal and in a car engine everything fits very snugly to eliminate knocking and engine rattle, but this causes extreme friction between the metal surfaces.if you were to run your car without oil, much of the power would be lost to friction and eventually the metals will melt and fuse due to the intense heat and friction. oil serves and a lubricating coat covering most moving engine parts (where metal on metal friction is concerned) so that the metal only has the friction of the oil to cope with, which is negligible.Overall it ruduces running heat, engine wear and increases efficiency, engine life and performance.
Why are ball bearing used in wheels?
Machine parts use ball bearings to reduce friction, making it easier to move the moving parts and producing less wear on the parts.
When Is Friction Useful and When Is Friction Not Useful?
Friction is useful when you are trying to stop a car, but not useful in the pistons of a car's engine (It makes them less efficient).
In which situations or places would you want to reduce the force of friction?
Moving mechanical parts usually need some degree of lubrication so that they do not waste energy in overcoming friction. A very simple case of this would be a door hinge. If the door hinge has too much friction, the door squeaks when you open or close it. It moves smoothly and quietly if it is lubricated. With something like the motor of a car or an airplane, friction would present much more serious problems than the squeak of a door hinge. You would get terrible overheating and eventually an explosion, in an unlubricated motor.
How is friction between the moving parts of a car engine reduced?
Friction between the parts of an engine is reduced by applying oil between its parts. mobiloil is particularly used for this purpose.
What substance is added to an engine to decrease friction?
Engine oil is added to an engine to decrease friction between moving parts. The oil forms a lubricating film between the surfaces, reducing wear and heat generation.
Why do you think Oil is pumped over moving engine parts while the engine is running?
To reduce friction by providing lubrication to the moving parts.
Why do Engine manufactures use oil?
When two metalic moving parts meet there is abrasion from friction causing wear and heat. Oil on the surface causes less friction between the parts and thus the reaction between the two parts is deadened.
How is friction cut down in a car engine?
Friction in a car engine is reduced by using proper lubrication, such as engine oil, to create a smooth surface between moving parts. Additionally, improving the design and materials of engine components can help minimize friction. Regular maintenance and keeping the engine's parts clean can also help reduce friction.
What does lubricating oil do?
Reduces friction between moving parts.
What is used in cars to protect the moving parts?
Oil and grease is used to eliminate friction between moving parts.
Why do you use grease between moving parts of vehicles?
to reduce friction
Do all moving parts create friction?
Yes, all moving parts create friction to some extent. Friction is the resistance encountered when one object is in motion relative to another, and it is the result of surface interactions at the microscopic level. Lubricants can help reduce friction between moving parts.
What system removes and reduces heat caused by friction between the moving engine parts and the explosion of fuel in the cylinders?
The lubrication system and the cooling system.
How and why friction is cut down in a car engine?
How - with cooling oil Why - because friction causes heat, and overheating is bad for moving parts.
What do machines use to lower friction between moving parts?
Ideal Machine
