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because it makes its easier for the engine to push the car through the air.

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How streamlining affects forces and speed on cars?

Streamlining is an application of fluid dynamics to an object in order to reduce its drag coefficient. The drag force on an object is determined by three things, the shape of the object, the fluid it's moving through, and how fast it is moving through that fluid. The idea of streamlining is to reduce the drag coefficient of a car by changing it's shape, thus reduces the amount of force the car has to fight against at a given speed or alternatively given the car's power allow it to go faster. It makes the car move easily through the air, which cuts down fuel consumtion. For race cars it gives more speed.


What is the speed of a point at the top edge of the tire?

The speed of a point at the top edge of the tire is equal to the speed of the car.


Does the height of a car affect a car's speed?

The cross sectional area of a car is dependent on its height. As the area changes the drag on the car, it is likely that increasing the height of a car will also reduce its top speed. There are many other factors that affect a car's maximum speed so a change in height may not always result in a change in top speed.


How does aerodynamics affect the speed of a car?

Aerodynamics plays a crucial role in determining a car's top speed by reducing drag force, which is the resistance a car faces as it moves through the air. By improving aerodynamics, a car can minimize drag and achieve higher speeds more efficiently. aerodynamics also affects stability and handling at high speeds.


What are the forces on a car that begins from stationary and then accelerates until it reaches its top speed?

When a car accelerates from stationary to its top speed, the main forces acting on it are the driving force from the engine (propelling the car forward), frictional force between the tires and the road (opposing motion), and air resistance (opposing motion as speed increases). Additionally, the car's weight is always acting downwards.

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How streamlining affects forces and speed on cars?

Streamlining is an application of fluid dynamics to an object in order to reduce its drag coefficient. The drag force on an object is determined by three things, the shape of the object, the fluid it's moving through, and how fast it is moving through that fluid. The idea of streamlining is to reduce the drag coefficient of a car by changing it's shape, thus reduces the amount of force the car has to fight against at a given speed or alternatively given the car's power allow it to go faster. It makes the car move easily through the air, which cuts down fuel consumtion. For race cars it gives more speed.


Who makes this car What is the top speed?

The car in the picture is a Bugatti Veryron. Top speed = 254.04 mph


What was the average top speed of a car in1973?

The average car had a top speed of around 125 to 130 mph.


What was the top speed of the car that Karl Benz first?

The top speed was 7mph


Does speed increase the stability of a car going down a straight road?

All cars vary; the only foolproof method for answering your question is to reach top speed in your vehicle


How do you remove the top speed limiter on 2008 MDX?

DO you know what the top speed of this car is?


What is the top speed of the cadillac ecojet?

It was a concept car and no top speed was ever released.


What is the top speed of a car now?

bugati veyron has the top speed in the world. it has speed of 497 km/hrs


What is the speed of a point at the top edge of the tire?

The speed of a point at the top edge of the tire is equal to the speed of the car.


How do you increase the speed of a motorcycle?

You can change the chain sprockets of most motorcycles to get a higher top speed. Reduce the rear sprocket numerically, and/or increase the front sprocket numerically. A higher profile tire will also increase top speed slightly.


What is the top speed of a NORMAL car?

It depends what kind of car it is.


How much can you really increase the top speed of your car by reprogramming it's computer?

You can improve some models to reach 75 MPG with the right chips.