8 - Rolling Resistance
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Practice Questions
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Define rolling resistance.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of surfaces involved.
What unit measures rolling resistance?
💡 Hint: Refer to the context of measurement in the lecture.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What primarily defines rolling resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about what surfaces interact with wheels.
True or False: Higher tire pressure always decreases rolling resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider how tires perform in different environments.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the total tractive effort for a vehicle weighing 25 tons if the rolling resistance is 45 kg per ton and if the tire penetration is 5 cm.
💡 Hint: Break it down into two parts: normal rolling resistance and penetration components.
Discuss the economic implications of maintaining roads for rolling resistance—how does it affect project budgets?
💡 Hint: Think about the long-term operational costs and savings.
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