Can G-Force and Displacement Predict Fuel Consumption in a Turning Car?

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The discussion explores the relationship between g-force and fuel displacement in a car during a turn. A member poses a question about the mathematical correlation between lateral g-forces and the displacement of fuel in a tank while navigating a 90-degree turn at 50 km/h. Another participant explains how to calculate the angle of fuel displacement using trigonometry, specifically referencing the lateral g-force. The conversation highlights the complexity of the topic while also acknowledging its simplicity in terms of mathematical principles. Participants express interest in further reading on the subject.
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hi..just discovered this forum..very nice indeed..i was wondering if somebody could help me on something here..imagine that a car is traveling at 50km/h through a 90-degree right-hand turn..my question is is there any mathematical relation relating how much the g-force he encounters and the "displacement" of fuel in the fuel tank..or water that is half-full in a water bottle..tq..
 
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Yes, it is a simple matter of drawing a triangle witht he two g-forces as two legs and computing the resulting angle.
 
so, the resulting angle is the angle at which the top surface of the water is tilted? what are the two g-forces? the ones acting on the car?
 
Right. So, for example, if the lateral g-force on the car is .5, the angle is atan (.5/1)=26.6 degrees.
 
Neat, thanks Rus. Never thought of that. Simple and elegant.
 
wow..simple and complicated at the same time..i was also wondering if you any reference books in particular regarding this topic..i guess i need to catch up on my reading..
 

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