rolling resistance force coefficient — the ratio of the rolling resistance to the vertical load … Mechanics glossary
Rolling resistance — Figure 1 Hard wheel rolling on and deforming a soft surface, resulting in the reaction force from the surface having a component that opposes the motion. Rolling resistance, sometimes called rolling friction or rolling drag, is the… … Wikipedia
coefficient of rolling resistance — see rolling resistance force coefficient … Mechanics glossary
rolling resistance — noun The force that resists the rolling of a wheel or other circular object … Wiktionary
force — a directed interaction between two objects that tends to change the momentum of both. Since a force has both direction and magnitude, it can be expressed as a vector applied force axial force body force braking force camber force central force… … Mechanics glossary
Rolling-element bearing — A rolling element bearing is a bearing which carries a load by placing round elements between the two pieces. The relative motion of the pieces causes the round elements to roll with very little rolling resistance and with little sliding.One of… … Wikipedia
resistance — [1] An opposing force. [2] A measure of a conductor s ability to retard the flow of electricity. [3] An opposition to flow or movement; a coefficient of friction. See air resistance corrosion resistance fatigue resistance impact resistance test… … Dictionary of automotive terms
resistance — Synonyms and related words: Charley, VC, Vietcong, acquired immunity, active immunity, alienation, antagonism, antibody, antigen, antipathy, arrest, arrestation, arrestment, artificial immunity, autism, autistic thinking, averseness, aversion,… … Moby Thesaurus
Force (Star Wars) — Jedi mind trick redirects here. For the hip hop group, see Jedi Mind Tricks. The Force is a binding, metaphysical and ubiquitous power in the fictional universe of the Star Wars galaxy created by George Lucas. Mentioned in the first film in the… … Wikipedia
Tractive force — As used in mechanical engineering, the term tractive force is the pulling or pushing force exerted by a vehicle on another vehicle or object. The term tractive effort is synonymous with tractive force, and is often used in railway engineering to… … Wikipedia
