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Old 04-03-2008, 03:33 PM   #1
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Please Help!!!

heii everyone

im doing a very important project on racing relating to physics for my scince courses and i would very much like to know how imoprtant friction, momentum, velocity, and force has in a race. i would also like to know what makes a car spin out of control when hit ? if u can please give some examples. i would very much appreciate it
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Old 06-02-2008, 02:13 AM   #2
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Re: Please Help!!!

friction, momentum, velocity, and force

friction = grippy tires, more in-control

momentum = the more momentum, easier to push/move the car

velocity = can't go too fast in a corner if car is not suitable at a certain velocity

force = force equals velocity + momentum + friction
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