Thread: Drive Train Speed
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Unread 15-09-2013, 15:10
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Re: Drive Train Speed
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Originally Posted by nuttle View Post
Losses through interaction with the carpet can be considered a form of friction, again with a dependency on weight...
Rolling resistance has nothing to do with friction unless the wheels are slipping, which they aren't if the drivetrain is moving in a straight line. Rather, the losses are the result of deformation within the contacting surfaces.