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4th February 2011, 02:40 #1
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i need help with some terminology and physics.
Ok, so my question is if i were to drive a car then hit a sharp turn and, without taking my foot off the gas, turn in to it, A. what would that be called, and B. is it physically possible to make the turn? Also can this be done at higher speeds with out ill effect?
I have very little experiance with cars, I don't even drive, so if you could use layman's terms that would be much appreciated.
Why im asking. my friend has a junk car he heavily reinforced and wants to try it next week. he plans to try on his uncle landing strip ie loosely paved dirt.
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4th February 2011, 07:36 #2
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It's called turning a corner? The max speed entirely depends on the available grip.
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4th February 2011, 09:55 #3
Not really sure I understand what you mean. As Mark says the maximum speed that you can turn a corner all depends on grip, if you hit a ton and then wind on the lock all that will happen is you'll either spin or the car will follow a long arc. It's all about centrifugal force, innit.
You're so beige, you probably think this signature is about someone else.
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4th February 2011, 09:58 #4
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A basic understanding of Newtonian mechanics helps.
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4th February 2011, 09:59 #5Originally Posted by MarkYou're so beige, you probably think this signature is about someone else.
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4th February 2011, 10:00 #6
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4th February 2011, 10:19 #7
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If you find that the car carries straight on and crashes when you turn the wheel, then you're going too fast.
Simples
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4th February 2011, 10:33 #8
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4th February 2011, 10:36 #9
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Originally Posted by MarkRule 1 of the forum, always accuse anyone who disagrees with you of bias.I would say that though.
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4th February 2011, 10:40 #10
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Originally Posted by Mark
It's not over until it's over. Other punctures or issues may come. Yesterday night it also looked very different than now just four stages later.
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