Practice Friction (12.2.1) - Cross sectional elements - Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define skidding in the context of vehicles.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when tires lose grip.

Question 2 Easy

What is intended by the term coefficient of friction?

💡 Hint: Consider how this value is used in calculations.

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Question 1

What happens to friction on wet roads?

Increases
Decreases
Remains the same

💡 Hint: Think about how water affects grip.

Question 2

The term 'slipping' refers to which of the following?

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definitions provided.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Considering a vehicle with a load of 2500 kg on a gravel road with a friction coefficient of 0.25 under rainy conditions, calculate the maximum frictional force and discuss its implications for safety.

💡 Hint: Apply your formula and think about the context.

Challenge 2 Hard

How does changing the tire tread depth affect overall friction and safety in various weather conditions? Provide a detailed analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about how tread patterns function in rain.

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