How Does Wheel Base and Center of Gravity Affect a Car's Maximum Acceleration?

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The discussion revolves around the effects of wheel base and center of gravity on a car's maximum acceleration, specifically in the context of a homework problem involving calculations for different driving scenarios (four wheels, front wheels only, rear wheels only).

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  • A participant presents a specific problem involving a car's dimensions and coefficient of adhesion, asking for the maximum possible acceleration under different conditions.
  • Some participants suggest that the problem should be categorized as homework.
  • Another participant emphasizes the forum's approach to homework, encouraging others to attempt the problem and share their working before seeking help.

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There is a general agreement among participants that the problem is appropriate for homework, but no consensus on the specific calculations or methods to be used has been reached.

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The discussion does not resolve the mathematical steps required to solve the problem, nor does it clarify the assumptions needed for the calculations.

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Students or individuals interested in automotive physics, dynamics, and those seeking assistance with homework problems related to vehicle performance.

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A motor car with wheel base 275 cm with a centre of gravity 85 cm above the ground and
115 cm behind the front axle has a coefficient of adhesion 0.6 between the tyre and the
gound, Calculate the maximum possible acceleration when the vehicle, is
(a) driven on four wheels,
(b) driven on the front wheels only,
(c) driven on the rear wheels only.
 
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Should be in homework.

What do you think?
 
xxChrisxx said:
Should be in homework.

What do you think?

Ya...take it as homework
 
iiiabhiiii said:
xxChrisxx said:
Should be in homework.

What do you think?

Ya...take it as homework

Well the way we do homework here is that you attemt the problem and show your working and answer and then we help from there. don't worry if you can't do it all, just have a go.

So if you'd like to attempt the problem; what equations do you think you need? etc
 
Moderator's note: thread moved to Homework & Coursework Questions.

xxChrisxx is correct about our forum policy for getting homework help.
 

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