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Pinewood derby axles are one inch long, 0.087 inch diameter zinc plated steel nails.
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What is a connected axel of a pinewood derby?
A "connected axle" in Pinewood Derby is a continuous axle rod that goes from one side of the car to the other. They are usually found in "PineCar" brand kits and require small plastic caps at each end of the rod in order to hold the wheels in place. Check your rules if you are planning to use "connected axles". Most well written Pinewood Derby rules usually will NOT allow this type of axle to be used. Standard Pinewood Derby axles are small nails that are used to hold each tire in place (four of them in the standard kit). These are usually the preferred axle of choice. If your rules do not state a specific kit brand or mention the use of specific axle parts, you may be able to use the "connected axle" on your car; however, I do NOT usually find these axles to be an advantage over the nail type axles. Mostly because the small plastic caps are of poor quality and often fall off during racing which allows the wheels to fly off the car. I am surprised that none of the third party marketers in Pinewood Derby have come up with a solution to the solid axle (aka connected axle) problem.
In a wheel and axle simple machine why is it important that the diameter of the wheel be greater than the diameter of the axle?
what kind of stupid question is this? if the dia of the axle is larger then that of the wheels, the axle becomes the wheel and the "wheels" become the axle
What is the mechanicatage advantage of a wheel and axle when the wheel has a diameter of 15 inchesand the axle has a diameter of 3 inches?
the mechanical advantage is noting
Is it true that the diameter of an axle is always greater than the diameter of a wheel?
No, quite the opposite.
What is the idea mechanical advantage of a wheel with a diameter of a 30 cm fixed to an axle with a diameter of 4 cm if the axle is turned?
The ideal (not idea) mechanical advantage is 30/4 = 7.5
Why is it important that the diameter of the wheel be greater than the diameter of the axle in a wheel and axle?
because the wheel turns through a much greater distance than the axle.but the smaller turn of the axle is more powerful.witten by-brenda v.=========================Answer #2:-- The fact that the wheel turns through a greater distance that the axle doesis a result, not a cause, of the wheel being bigger than the axle.-- The axle is not more powerful than the wheel. Ignoring losses, they must bothhave the same power. The axle's force is greater than the wheel's force, but to payfor it, the axle must turn through greater distance. Same as all the lever stuff.-- The diameter of the wheel needs to be greater than the diameter of the axleonly if you'd prefer not to have the axle scrape on the ground.
What does Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle mean?
It is a Chrysler built axle with a ring gear diameter of 9.25 inches.
What is the scientific definition of a wheel and axle?
an axle to which a wheel is fastened so that torque applied to the wheel winds a rope or chain onto the axle, yielding a mechanical advantage equal to the ratio of the diameter of the wheel to that of the axle.
Is a hammer an axle wheel or lever?
A hammer is lever, not a wheel and axle, but only when you are using the claw end to pull out nails. When you are hammering in nails it does not fall into the category of simple machines, although the force in the hammer is increased by centrifugal force, on the same principle as the slingshot.
What is the diameter of the front axle on a 2005 harley Davidson?
It should be one inch.
What is the mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle mechanism in which the radius of the axle supporting the load is 6 inches and the diameter of the drum to which the force is applied is 24 inches?
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How are a lever and a wheel and axle similar?
To find the Mechanical Advantage you would have to divide.The equation for Lever is: MA = Length of effort arm--------------------------------Length of resistance armThe equation for Wheel and axle is: MA = Diameter of wheel-------------------------Diameter of axleORMA = Diameter of axle-----------------------Diameter of wheel* Depending on where the force is applied.A wheel is just like a bunch of levers arranged in a circle with the fulcrum at the center of the wheel. The axle is like the short end of the lever.One degree of rotation of the axle results in one degree of rotation of the wheel; this is just like rotating the short end of the lever to movethe long end.
