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Wheels often have rubber tires on them. this kind of rubber was formulated to catch the peak amount of grip for any terrains, but when its too icy the cars often loose grip and cause the tire to slide.
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Why is friction necessary to make a car move?
Because if there is no friction between the wheels and the asphalt the car would simply spin out. Unable to move at all on a friction-less surface. In fact, it's so important racecars have upsidedown wings to push the car into the ground to get better friction. Which when we're talking about car wheels is also called traction.
It is often recommended that motorists carry a heavy bag of sand in the trunk of their car when driving on slippery roads Use the concept of friction to explain why this would be helpful?
MOTORISTS cannot put a bag of sand in the trunk of their CAR
In which cases Friction can help the cause of motion?
There are many examples. The simplest ones would be walking or driving a car. Without friction it would be impossible to walk or drive, as there would be no surface to push away from. Wheels of a car would just spin and the car would remain stationary. Think about driving on ice (ice still have friction, its just lower).
Is spin a noun?
Spin is a verb. Spin is also a noun. Noun: The aircraft went into a spin then hit the ground. Verb: Give the washing a quick spin then hang it it outside. Noun: He asked if he could take the car for a spin. Verb: Step right up, spin the wheel, win some cash!
Can friction can increase speed?
Sure. When I am running, I need to have good friction between my running shoes and the ground that I am running on, in order to be able to run quickly. A car needs a good level of friction between the tires and the road to drive at a high speed. Otherwise the wheels just spin but the car doesn't move (this can happen when you are stuck in the ice).
Why could cars not move without friction?
When the wheels of a car turn, friction causes the wheels to push back on the road, which in turn causes the road to push the car forward. Without friction the wheels would just spin in place. You can sometimes see this occur on icy roads, where there is very little friction.
Why does a car move forward while traveling on a road even though its wheels are equipped to spin backwards?
The wheels only appear to spin backwards.
What causes car to slide on slick roads?
The slick roads do not provide enough friction to the wheels to turn. Thus, the car slides.
Why does a car move forward while traveling on a road even though it's wheels are equipped to spin backward?
The wheels only appear to spin backwards.
What is the differential do?
it allows the wheels spin at different rates to allow a car to turn
How does a Jaguar car move?
by using gas to make wheels spin in circles
What has four wheels and a steering wheel and drives on roads?
An average car or pickup.
Why the back wheel of a rear wheel drive can be rotated separately?
For the drive wheels on most cars - the rear wheels on a rear-wheel drive car, or the front wheels on a front-wheel drive car. There is a "limited slip differental", a set of gears connected to the driveshaft and axles. For the non-driven wheels on your car -- the front wheels on a rear-wheel drive car, the back wheels on a front-wheel drive car -- this is not an issue. There is no connection between them, so they spin independently. But the driven wheels are linked together so that a single engine and transmission can turn both wheels. If your car did not have a differential, the wheels would have to be locked together, forced to spin at the same speed. This would make turning difficult and hard on your car: For the car to be able to turn, one tire would have to slip. With modern tires and concrete roads, a great deal of force is required to make a tire slip. That force would have to be transmitted through the axle from one wheel to another.
What are good front wheels for a mousetrap car?
the best wheels for your mousetrap car are CD's because when your car takes off the wheels will spin and send your car into a foward rolling motion also the CD's are light soo it will help you win your science award:)
How does the gas burning in a car make the wheels move?
Sends fuel injections into the engines there for running the chains, and the motor it makes the wheels spin, Thus making the car move.
What is the apparatus fixed to the wheels of a car to lesson the effects of rough roads?
suspension or steering wheel
Why does only one wheel spin when you get stuck?
The car's differential gear will transfer power equally to both drive wheels, and if one has no friction at all (sand, water, or not touching ground) it will spin freely. In loose mud or water, both wheels will spin.
