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Simply to turn torque applied into forward (or backward) propulsion. The more traction you have the more power (or torque) you can apply without spinning (which is fun but not fast)
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Why is the surface of automobile tires made rough?
It gives better traction.
What would happen if automobile tires had no treads on them?
You will lose traction especially on wet roads.
What is split traction when driving?
Split traction occurs when you are turning and breaking at the same time. Some traction is needed to turn while some is needed to slow down or speed up. Therefore the traction is split between two tasks.
How much greater is the amount of traction needed because each car is traveling at 40 mph rather than 20 mph?
Four times the amount of traction is needed
Which was produced first a tractor or an automobile?
The tractor, these were known as traction engines as they were steam powered tractors based on steam engines for trains.
Why is traction sometimes needed for fractures?
Traction is used to help reposition a broken bone. It works by applying pressure to restore proper alignment. The traction device immobilizes the area and maintains realignment as the bone heals
What needed prompted the automobile?
To get somewhere faster, and the need to progress.
What steps did karl benz take to invent the automobile?
he probably was tinkering around and needed money when he stumbled apon the automobile
What are situation where the friction is useful?
When a tire or anything needed to move matter requires traction.
What is a Yaw sensor in automobiles?
A Yaw sensor is used as part of a traction control system in an automobile. It measures the angle of movement of the vehicle compared to the vehicle's heading.
How do you activate the traction control on a Chevrolet impala 2007?
I believe it's always active and only kicks in when needed, on my Monte Carlo there is a traction control button by the shifter that you can turn it off.
What does traction light mean?
When the traction light is on you have the traction control turned on in your vehicle and traction control is activated. Traction control is applying brakes to a wheel that losing traction.
