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Which force actually moves the car?

The force that moves a car is the engine's power, which is transferred to the wheels through the transmission system. As the engine burns fuel, it generates energy that pushes the car forward by turning the wheels.


What causes the forward force on a car?

The forward force on a car is caused by the engine applying power to the wheels, which creates friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction allows the wheels to push against the road and propel the car forward.


When a car moves along the highway at constant velocity the net force is zero why then do you continue to run your engine?

The key point is that the net force is zero. This is not the same as having zero force acting on it. The forces of drag and friction are always acting on moving objects, and the engine generates a force through the wheels that balances out this force, keeping you at a constant velocity. If the engine was stopped, this counterforce would no longer be in effect, and the unbalanced force of the drag would eventually slow the car to a stop.


What equation relates pressure to force and area?

The equation that relates pressure, force, and area is: Pressure = Force / Area. This equation states that pressure is equal to the force applied per unit area.


How do cars accelerate?

When you push in on the throttle, the engine burns the fuel to create energy. This energy is then transfered from the engine to either the rear, front, or all four wheels. This energy spins the tires with enough force to push the car forward.

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What provides the force for thrust?

The engine provides force for thrust.


Which force actually moves the car?

The force that moves a car is the engine's power, which is transferred to the wheels through the transmission system. As the engine burns fuel, it generates energy that pushes the car forward by turning the wheels.


What causes the forward force on a car?

The forward force on a car is caused by the engine applying power to the wheels, which creates friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction allows the wheels to push against the road and propel the car forward.


What does cylinder do to an engine of a car?

The engine actually is a set of cylinders in which pistons move up and down in order to creat force which is transfered to the gearbox and then to the wheels


How does a car use force?

Rotating energy from the engine forces the drive wheels to turn, forcing the car to move.


Examples of acceleration with answer?

a car engine produces a force at the drive wheels , causing the cars mass to accelerate a=f/m (issac newton)


When a car moves along the highway at constant velocity the net force is zero why then do you continue to run your engine?

The key point is that the net force is zero. This is not the same as having zero force acting on it. The forces of drag and friction are always acting on moving objects, and the engine generates a force through the wheels that balances out this force, keeping you at a constant velocity. If the engine was stopped, this counterforce would no longer be in effect, and the unbalanced force of the drag would eventually slow the car to a stop.


What equation relates pressure to force and area?

The equation that relates pressure, force, and area is: Pressure = Force / Area. This equation states that pressure is equal to the force applied per unit area.


How do cars accelerate?

When you push in on the throttle, the engine burns the fuel to create energy. This energy is then transfered from the engine to either the rear, front, or all four wheels. This energy spins the tires with enough force to push the car forward.


How do motorcycles work exactly?

Motorcycles generally rely on two wheels aligned in a line that are powered by an engine under the seat. The forward force applied to the wheels, coupled with balance by the rider and a hand brake, provide propulsion and control.


Why you use the gears in vehicle?

Petrol engines produce their top horsepower (rate of energy output) and torque (the twisting force of the engine converted to pushing force where the wheels touch the road) at fairly high RPM (revolutions per second). The different gears change the ratios between the number of times the engine revolves per second and the number of times the wheels turn per second. Using "low gear" when the vehicle is moving slowly or pushing up a steep incline keeps the engine spinning quickly even though the wheels are rotating more slowly. This provides the extra "push" required to accelerate the vehicle or get it up the hill. Once the vehicle is going along quickly, less energy is required to keep it moving. Using "high gear" when the vehicle is moving quickly enables the engine to spin less quickly (saving fuel) even though the wheels are spinning faster.


What is the equation for force using work?

Force that did the work = (work done) divided by (distance the force acted through)