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Aerodynamics: Front Wing for Formula 1 Cars

The ability of tire to roll on a given surface like asphalt or tar without slipping as traction or grip. When contacting surfaces tend to slip one on the other, friction forces are produced. This friction force is what keeps the wheels from slipping. The more the friction force between them, the better the grip will be. If the friction force between the tire and the road is exceeded, the wheel will loose traction and start to slide instead of roll over the surface. If we look at how this friction force is calculated, we see that it does not depend on the width of the tire in contact with the road, because there is no quantity in the formula for taking width into account, only the force perpendicular to the surface.
Under braking more weight is placed on the front wheels because of the nose diving effect. This effect occurs because of the moment (M), which is generated by the center of gravity o...

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