Force on Car's Tyres: Turning Right - Left or Right?

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When a car turns right, the force acting on the tires is greater on the left-side tires. This is due to the distribution of weight and the torque created during the turn. The center of mass of the car shifts, causing the left tires to bear more load as the vehicle accelerates to the right. A free-body diagram can effectively illustrate the forces and torque acting on the tires during this maneuver.

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If a car is turning towards right, at which tyres more force will act i.e. left-side tyres or right-side tyres...??
 
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Which do you think?
 
I am not so clear about it...
 
I think it should be right-side but am not able to justify myself with reason...!
 
Assume the center of mass of the car is above where the tires contact the pavement, and that the car is accelerating to the right (it's turning to the right). What is the effect of the torque on the tires?
 
Couldn't understand...
 
Why don't you start by drawing a free-body diagram and show us what you know about all the forces acting on it?

Zz.
 

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