Explain the following:
It is easier to turn the steering wheel of a large diameter than that of a small diameter.
Explain the following:
It is easier to turn the steering wheel of a large diameter than that of a small diameter.
Prerequisite knowledge: The moment of force/torque
Explanation:
๐=Fรd
where ๐ is the moment of force/torque
F is the force
d is the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the pivot.
so for constant torque, Force applied is inversely proportional to the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the pivot.
To reduce the force-distance is increased from the line of action of the force.
Conclusion:
It is easier to tum the steering wheel of a large diameter than that of a small diameter because the force applied on the steering of the large diameter which is at a large distance from the center of the rim will be less and will cause a larger torque.
Prerequisite knowledge: The moment of force/torque
Explanation:
๐=Fรd
where ๐ is the moment of force/torque
F is the force
d is the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the pivot.
so for constant torque, Force applied is inversely proportional to the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the pivot.
To reduce the force-distance is increased from the line of action of the force.
Conclusion:
It is easier to tum the steering wheel of a large diameter than that of a small diameter because the force applied on the steering of the large diameter which is at a large distance from the center of the rim will be less and will cause a larger torque.
