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Iron/Steel is cheap, strong, and easy to work. Aluminum panels might have to be thicker, but still could be done.
Say if a car weighs 3000 lbs (maybe a bit less with aluminum).
And aluminum costs $1 to $2 per pound...
Making a 100% aluminum car would increase the cost by $3000 to $6000....
There may also be requirements for rare exotics for alloys.
The question is whether it is worth that on a $30K to $60K car.
Fiberglass and plastics are also cheap and light, but have durability issues and haven't been widely accepted for auto manufacture.
Carbon Fiber is similar... a bit lighter, and also expensive.
What else can I help you with?
What is the density of a car?
It depends on what its made of and what is inside it. To find density, take the mass and divide by the volume.Density = mass/volume
What type of metal is a car door made of and why?
Car doors are typically made of lightweight yet sturdy metals such as steel or aluminum. These metals are preferred for their strength, durability, and ability to absorb impact during accidents to protect occupants inside the vehicle. Additionally, these metals can be easily molded into complex shapes to fit the design of the car.
Will the toy car float or sink in water?
It all depends on what it is made of. Some made of metal will sink and others made of wood will not. Also the amount of air inside the enclosed part will also determine if it will or will not float.
Is fiberglass metal?
No, fiberglass is not metal. It is a composite material typically made of glass fibers embedded in resin. It is lightweight, durable, and commonly used in various applications such as insulation, boats, and car bodies.
Why do you think the drag force on a car depends on the density of air?
I think the reason is the fact that 'drag' is the effect of the car hitting a lot of little air molecules, and needing to push them out of the way in order to get anywhere, and the fact that if the air is more dense then the car hits more air molecules, and if the air is less dense then the car hits less air molecules. That's what I think.
Is a car made out of rock?
No, it's made out of different metals and plastics.
What type of metal are car bodies made of?
Steel
How are car bodies made?
by casteing together of iron and steel
Why doesn't car body is made of iron or steel?
car bodies are made of steel alloy that contains iron and carbon.
What is the density of a car?
It depends on what its made of and what is inside it. To find density, take the mass and divide by the volume.Density = mass/volume
What metals are a car made out of and where?
Steel, Aluminum, Zinc, Iron, Brass, & Copper
Why are car bodies made from steel?
so they don`t get damaged as easily
Why are car bodies not made from a low densiy metal like magnesium?
Too expensive
What material is the out of a car bumper made of?
generally the car bumper is made up of steel. it can be heavy by using heavy density oil in it.so the car can met the accident withstand its position
What are the earth materials in a car?
Everything a car is made out of has come from the earth. The Steel, plastic, other metals, rubber, aluminum, copper, etc.
What part of a car is ferrous?
It depends on the car, but for most cars the frame and body is made of steel and is therefore ferrous. However, some newer hybrid car bodies are made of aluminum or plastic and therefore not ferrous.
Why are car bodies not made from magnsium?
You are an idiot. It would be too expensive and hard to make. Why aren't all cars made out of carbon fiber then?
