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What is the operation of any power train on a motor vehicle?
The power train transfers power from the engine to the wheels.
Where would inertia cause the weight of a vehicle to shift during hard braking?
During hard braking, inertia would cause the weight of the vehicle to shift forward towards the front wheels. This is because the momentum of the vehicle is being slowed down, leading to a weight transfer from the rear wheels to the front wheels.
Where does the weight of a vehicle transfer to when the accelerator is pressed?
To the rear wheels.
Do 4 wheels on an item share the weight?
In general, it is not always the case that weight is distributed evenly among all wheels on a vehicle. More weight is placed on the wheels that the weight is closer to. In most vehicle designs, a greater weight is put on the drive wheels for greater efficiency and handling. At the same time, a sufficient weight must be placed on the front wheels for steering traction. When loading a truck, the cargo load is often centered over the rear axle, which will makes the rear wheels support the entire cargo weight.
How does a car-top carrier affect vehicle handling?
There's more weight on the top, witch causes the wheels to have less weight so the vehicle could flip if your on sharpturns.
Does the vehicle weight affect towing weight?
Yes The vehicle is allowed to weigh a certain amount on its wheels, the trailer is required to put 10% to 15% of its weight on the tow vehicle. Regardless of anything else the tow vehicle can not exceed its rated weight nor may it exceed its rated tow capacity.
What are advantages of rear wheel drive travelling uphill?
Weight transfer is the key here. In theory when you go up a hill the weight transfers off the front wheels and onto the back as a basic function of Physics. More weight on the rear wheels means more traction on the rear wheels and less on the front. In reality the difference is so small in most situations as to be unnoticed.
What does the gross weight of a commercial vehicle mean?
The gross weight, in this case, would be everything with things like the weight without the engine, wheels, tyres and all that stuff.
What is the explanation for the car term unsprung weight?
The unsprung weight on a vehicle is the weight of the vehicle parts not supported by its suspension. Typically the wheels, axles and the differential. These are, in effect, in direct rigid contact with the road. The rest of the vehicle is held up by the suspension. Too much unsprung weight causes problems with stability.
Why do chains on wheels help you not to slide on ice?
the weight of the vehicle pushes the chains down into the ice for added traction
What is the function of a transmission?
it transfers the power of the engine to the drive wheels.
What does a axel do on a car?
Transfers power ffrom the transmission to the wheels
