What does a clutch in a manual car do and how it works?
Jul 24, 2011 · Hello everyone, I don't know if this is the right section to post this but I want to know what does the clutch in a manual car do. I have absolutely zero knowledge on car mechanics and would …
Does the load matter to a clutch? - Physics Forums
Apr 7, 2017 · Does the weight of a car or length of gears it has change the requirements for clutch strength or is the requirement solely dependent on the torque the engine applies to it? I see a lot of …
Understanding Automotive Differentials: How Do They Work?
Dec 31, 2011 · Folks, Is it true to say for standard "open" differentials that when a car is turning a corner that the torque is equal on both wheels but the power will be different based on the expression …
Slapstick Transmission: How Automatic & Standard Shifters Work
May 15, 2003 · I have seen the shifters for the slapstick transmissions (automatic and standard) I am just wandering how do they work?
Static Friction on Cars: Does it Do Positive Work? Explanation and ...
Oct 13, 2005 · The discussion centers on whether static friction does positive work on a car. Participants argue that static friction does not perform work because there is no displacement at the contact point …
The effect of a flywheel on a car's launch • Physics Forums
Mar 28, 2018 · Hello,I have been searching for a good answer but I couldn't find any. Let's say a car's engine is producing 200 Nm of torque throughout its entire range.since gear ratios and tire radius are …
Do centrifugal clutches work in both directions? - Physics Forums
Apr 9, 2022 · As seen by the image below a centrifugal clutch has a pin/hinge in one end of each shoe arm and dependent on the angle of the shoe arm in the fully extended position that will create a …
Does vehicle weight have an effect on torque capacity of the gearbox ...
Sep 30, 2021 · Hi, This has long been in my head, I've seen it work out in reality, but I have no idea about the forces involved in this. As I don't have an engineering degree or mathematical knowledge …
Does clutch control affect torque output in cars? - Physics Forums
Aug 16, 2011 · Does anyone understand this? How do you get more torque by slipping the clutch? I slip the clutch to reduce torque to the wheels until I get going while maintaining power by keeping the …
Should we press the clutch pedal while braking? - Physics Forums
Jul 14, 2005 · Many traffic warnings issues tell it's much better to brake without pressing the clutch pedal. For instance, we drive a car at 120 km/h and suddenly we have...