View Poll Results: HP -> Acceleration... not Torque!
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HP -> Acceleration... not Torque!
06-13-2003, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by Zoran
But thanks for playing, please try again!
But thanks for playing, please try again!
06-13-2003, 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by wc_one
Speed is STILL not in the F=m*a equation
On the other hand, a = T/(d*m), so torque IS in the equation.
Speed is STILL not in the F=m*a equation
On the other hand, a = T/(d*m), so torque IS in the equation.
06-13-2003, 01:09 PM
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Originally posted by KnightRider
Torque is a rotational force, the car is moved by a linear force. That is the issue. Thrust is the 'F' in 'F = ma'.
Torque is a rotational force, the car is moved by a linear force. That is the issue. Thrust is the 'F' in 'F = ma'.
06-13-2003, 01:12 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Destiny2002
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Therefore, if you're talking about torque and vehicle accleration in the same breath, you better be talking about torque at the wheels, not at the crankshaft.
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Therefore, if you're talking about torque and vehicle accleration in the same breath, you better be talking about torque at the wheels, not at the crankshaft.