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How does the concept of spinning the wheels relate to the introduction of angular momentum?

When an object spins its wheels, it creates angular momentum. This is because the spinning motion generates a rotational force that causes the object to keep spinning. So, spinning the wheels is a way to introduce and demonstrate the concept of angular momentum.


Is a force to keep an object in motion?

A force is not required to keep an object in motion, according to Newton's First Law of Motion. An object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force that causes a change in its motion.


What quality makes objects tend to keep moving?

Inertia is the quality that makes objects tend to keep moving. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion, whether that motion is at rest or in motion.


Why is difficult to put a cycle into motion then to maintain its motion?

When you first start the cycle, you do work to add kinetic energy to it, which moves if forward, but you are also adding rotational energy to the wheels. Once you are at the desired speed, you only need to overcome frictional forces from air and friction losses in the gears and bearings of the bicycle. If you stop pedaling, the rotational energy of the wheels can help keep it going, for a little while. If you suspend a wheel, and get it spinning, it can spin for a while without any additional input. It takes energy to stop it (some comes from the friction in the bearings to gradually slow it down, and some from the air).


Which motion is used in clock?

Clocks typically use oscillatory motion, where a pendulum or balance wheel swings back and forth to regulate the movement of the clock's gears. This motion helps keep the timekeeping mechanism running accurately.

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What will happen in motion of vehicles if there were no friction?

They could never start moving - their wheels would keep spinning while the vehicle remained stationary.


How does the concept of spinning the wheels relate to the introduction of angular momentum?

When an object spins its wheels, it creates angular momentum. This is because the spinning motion generates a rotational force that causes the object to keep spinning. So, spinning the wheels is a way to introduce and demonstrate the concept of angular momentum.


How do you keep your mouse trap car's wheels from swaying?

Epoxy the wheels to the axle.


Role of circle in your life?

Tires on a vehicle to be mobile, the wheel on my mouse to scroll through web pages. The ball on my mouse to allow me to move the cursor. the wheels on my computer chair. The wheels on an elevator track to keep it steady. Gears to make things possible in a continuous motion


What is gyroscopic action?

Gyroscopic action is the characteristic trait of a spinning disc to resist certain changes in motion. As the wheels rotate they will begin to stabilize the bike and do their bit to keep the bike from toppling over.


How trains wheels stay on track?

The wheels have flanges on the inside edges, they keep the wheels on the rail. The wheels would not stay on the tracks without the flanges.


Why does forward motion make it easier for you to balance on a bicycle?

Forward motion makes it easier to balance on a bicycle due to the principles of angular momentum and gyroscopic stability. As the bike moves forward, the wheels spin, creating a stabilizing gyroscopic effect that helps keep the bike upright. Additionally, when you lean to one side while in motion, you can steer into the lean, which shifts the center of gravity back over the wheels, aiding in balance. This dynamic interaction between motion and balance is what allows cyclists to maintain stability while riding.


What are birds covered with to keep them warm?

Birds are covered in feathers


What is the wheels purpose?

To keep you rolling smoothly.


Why must wheels be torqued?

Torqued wheels help keep the rotors/drums/rims straight.


What keeps Earth in motion?

plates keep earth in motion


What are the wheels on a band saw used for?

The wheels on a band saw are used to drive the blade and keep it aligned.