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Yes, downforce aids in vehicle braking by providing more normal load to the tires without additional mass that needs to be accelerated (braking being acceleration in the negative longitudinal direction). This additional normal load allows a larger braking torque to be applied by the braking system without locking the tires. In many race cars, the driver has to apply successively less pressure on the brake pedal as the car slows down not to lock the tires. This is a result of less downforce (and therefore less normal load on the tires) as speed decreases (note that downforce scales with the square of speed, so 1/4 speed means 1/16 downforce). Another benefit of aerodynamics packages in braking comes from the drag that is created, which also helps to slow the car. Open wheeled race cars create enough drag at top speed to brake at 1G by just letting off the gas pedal. Total braking acceleration can be as high as 5.5G for this type of vehicle, mainly due to the effects of downforce and drag.
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What is down force and why is it important in F1 vehicles?
Downforce is provided to F1 racing vehicles with the obvious wings, and the less obvious shape of its underside. The additional tons of downforce are used to increase the traction of the tires, for both acceleration/braking and for turns, 'sticking' to the road.
What is down force and why it is important in F1 vehicles?
Downforce is provided to F1 racing vehicles with the obvious wings, and the less obvious shape of its underside. The additional tons of downforce are used to increase the traction of the tires, for both acceleration/braking and for turns, 'sticking' to the road.
Does Speed Affect Braking Distance Of A Vehicle?
Yes
What things can affect braking distance?
Things that affect braking distance consist of the following factors: * speed at which you're travelling * weight of the car * road conditions * braking efficiency * friction between the road surface and your tires Things that affect braking distance consist of the following factors: * speed at which you're travelling * weight of the car * road conditions * braking efficiency * friction between the road surface and your tires
Does Speeding has no affect on braking distance?
yes
Does rim size and weight on a 93' Integra RS affect braking?
overall tire diameter is the determining factor to braking ability. the bigger the tire the less effective the braking.
How does going a bigger tire size affect the braking?
A wider tire may decrease braking distance, but it depends on many factors.
What is downforce?
Downforce refers to how strongly the air presses downward on a vehicle due to the sleekness and shape of the body. More downforce means more stability while driving and ultimately better handling.
How does mass speed of vehicle affect the braking distance?
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Will water or dust affect the efficiency of the braking system?
Water, yes.
Why factors affect your braking distance?
Hand-eye coordination, thinking distance, drunkenness, tiredness, if your on drugs, if your listening to music/being distracted. Thats just about it Also speed and road conditions affect braking distance
A study was done to find if the different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car what is the independent variable?
The type of tread is the independent variable and the braking distance is the dependent variable.
