Why aren't the wheels on my car/bike connected?

In summary, the conversation is discussing how the left wheel is connected via a slot and how it would not undergo any motion until the rod moves to the edge of the slot. The joint can compensate for the right wheels' vertical and horizontal movements. Someone also mentioned that the wheels on their car/bike are not linked together and still rotate properly.
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Ry122
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In this problem, the left wheel is connected via a slot and consequently I don't see how the wheel would undergo any motion at all until such time that the rod moves all the way to the edge of the slot because before this time, the joint can just undergo rotational motion to compensate for the right wheels vertical movement and sideways movement within the hinge to compensate for the right wheels horizontal motion. What do you guys think?

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Ry122 said:
In this problem, the left wheel is connected via a slot and consequently I don't see how the wheel would undergo any motion at all until such time that the rod moves all the way to the edge of the slot because before this time, the joint can just undergo rotational motion to compensate for the right wheels vertical movement and sideways movement within the hinge to compensate for the right wheels horizontal motion. What do you guys think?

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What Sammy said.

The wheels on my car/bike are not linked together at all. All wheels manage to rotate just fine.
 

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What is a wheel with coupling rod?

A wheel with coupling rod is a type of locomotive wheel that is connected to a coupling rod, which in turn is connected to the driving wheels of a locomotive. This design allows the force from the piston to be distributed among multiple wheels, giving the locomotive more traction and power.

How does a wheel with coupling rod work?

A wheel with coupling rod works by using the power from the piston to turn the driving wheels of a locomotive. The coupling rod connects the driving wheels to the wheel with the coupling rod, allowing the force to be distributed among multiple wheels to increase traction and power.

What are the advantages of a wheel with coupling rod?

The advantages of a wheel with coupling rod include increased traction and power, which allows for more efficient and powerful locomotives. This design also allows for smoother operation and less wear and tear on the tracks.

What are the disadvantages of a wheel with coupling rod?

One potential disadvantage of a wheel with coupling rod is the added complexity and maintenance required for the coupling rod mechanism. Additionally, this design may not be suitable for all types of locomotives and may not be as efficient at high speeds.

What are some examples of locomotives that use wheels with coupling rods?

Some examples of locomotives that use wheels with coupling rods include the famous British steam locomotive "Flying Scotsman" and the American steam locomotive "Big Boy". Many early steam locomotives also used this design before the development of more advanced technologies.

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