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Cars absorb shock by use of their suspension system. This is made up of both the springs and shock absorbers / dampers.
The suspension system allows the wheels to move up and down separately to the car body / chassis when a car goes over a bump or pothole. When this happens the springs compress or stretch and so help resist the displacement and because of the way a spring works, the greater the displacement the more the spring resists it.
However to stop the spring "springing" back into it's original place too quickly and to prevent it vibrating and shaking the car repeatedly (which would be very uncomfortable and also make safe control of the vehicle much more difficult) they are also fitted with shock absorbers or dampers.
These are cylinders filled with a viscous fluid with a piston inside them. The piston is porous and permeable and so can pass through the fluid but the fluid resists the motion. As the velocity of the motion increases so to does the amount of resistance. This stops the spring being forced to move too quickly when hitting a bump, it also stops it rebounding to quickly afterwards and stops the spring from oscillating backwards and forwards. Essentially it dampens the movement - hence the use of the name damper.
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What do shock absorbers do?
mabye they "absorb shock!" 2nd Answer: In actual fact, shock absorbers do not absorb shock: the springs do that. The "shock absorbers" dampen rebound (Bouncing). In a bike, the spring is built right around the dampener part.
Why do bumper have spring loaded shock absorbers?
To absorb some of the energy from a low impact accident.
Why do bumpers have a spring loaded shock absorbers?
To absorb some of the energy from a low impact accident.
What are shock absorbers?
Their intended sole purpose is to absorb and damp spring oscillations or shock impulses leading to improved ride quality and vehicle handling.
What dose shocks do for the cars?
Shock absorbers are a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to absorb and dampen shock impulses. Their intended sole purpose is to damp spring oscillations.
What acts as a shock absorber in your body?
You have the cartilages in the joints, which act as mechanical shock absorbers. But then you have other functional shock absorbers. You have arches in the foot, which act as shock absorbers. Then when you jump down, you have that spring like movement of the legs. That act as a shock absorbers.
How are shock absorbers on a car similar to the circular Moorings used in modern earthquake safe buildings and how do they absorb shock?
Shock absorbers on a car and circular moorings in earthquake safe buildings both function to absorb and dissipate energy during sudden movements. They do this by allowing for controlled movement and flexibility, which converts the kinetic energy of the shock into a different form, such as heat or elastic potential energy. This helps reduce the impact of the shock on the overall structure by absorbing and dispersing the energy.
How nitrogen shock absorbers work?
Nitrogen gas is used in shock absorbers to provide a stable and consistent damping force. When the shock absorber compresses, the nitrogen gas compresses as well, creating resistance that helps control the movement and absorb shocks. The nitrogen gas also helps prevent aeration of the hydraulic fluid inside the shock absorber.
What are absorbers?
Their intended sole purpose is to absorb and damp spring oscillations or shock impulses leading to improved ride quality and vehicle handling.
Are the arches of the foot mianly shock absorbers?
no, shock absorbers are in your knees and back. Some people have flat feet.
What do earthquake shock absorbers do?
Earthquake shock absorbers do exactly what they say on the tin, they absorb some of the energy generated by an earthquake, in order to prevent structural damage. Most tall building in San Francisco are built on the shock absorbers, so that they can still stand after an earthquake
Does a 2004 Ford Ranger have shocks or struts?
For a 2004 Ford Ranger : Shock absorbers , front and rear
