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Why do racing cars have a wide wheel base and a low centre of gravity?
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Whats is wheel track and wheel base?
wheel track is measurement taken from a wheel on one side of vehicle to the other side of vehicle the wheel base is the distance from the vertical centre line of the front wheel to the vertical centre line of the most rear wheel
How do you measure a wheel base on a dump truck?
Centre of the front axle to the centre of the rear axle.
Why is the base of vehicle made wide?
A vehicle is made heavy at its bottom so that to keep it's centre of gravity a s low as possible. A lower center of gravity helps keep it stable, moreover, the base is made wide so that the vertical line passing through the centre of the gravity should not get out of its base during a turn.
What year did altered wheel base cars start racing?
i believe 1965 was the year.
Name three ways to make a tower more stable without changing the size by using the term centre of gravity?
Lower the centre of gravity by adding weight at the base of the tower. Increase the width of the base to spread out the weight and lower the center of gravity. Ensure the center of gravity is directly above the base by adjusting the distribution of weight within the tower.
How a wheel in Motion is stable doesn't fall But when it is not in Motion it falls down?
One of the conditions for a body to be stable is that the line of force namely weight of the body passing through its centre of gravity must pass through its base. When the wheel is at rest the base is only the small portion, that is, the point of contact of the wheel with the ground. But the wheel is in motion then the base would be elongated as each and every point on the wheel gets in contact with the floor successively. So base is becoming large and hence the stability. So falling becomes less probable.
What makes a object tip?
if the centre of gravity is beyond the base (assuming no other supports) then an object will tip
What is unstable equilibrium?
When a body is in unstable equilibrium, on slight displacement the centre of gravity of the body will be lowered. If the line of action of its weight lies outside the base area of the body, it will topple. Objects that have high centres of gravity, a small base area, or are top-heavy are more likely to be in unstable equilibrium. Stability can be increased by lowering the centre of gravity and/or increasing the area and/or the weight of the base.
Are WE most stable when our weight is directly over our base?
No, stability not only depends on the centre of gravity being withing the area of the base but also how far up from the base it is positioned.
How do we know wheater abody is in a stable or unstable equilbrium due to position of its centre of gravity?
If the center of gravity of an object falls below its support base, it is in stable equilibrium. If the center of gravity falls outside the support base, it is in unstable equilibrium. You can determine the stability by assessing the relationship between the object's center of gravity and its base of support.
How does a center of gravity affect the balance?
The center of gravity is the point where the weight of an object is concentrated. When the center of gravity is properly aligned over the base of support, it helps to maintain balance. If the center of gravity is outside the base of support, it can cause the object to tip over.
What are seven factors that affect body alignment and mobility?
line of gravity, centre of gravity, base of support, postural tonus, joint mobility, balance(stability), coordinated movement
