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Unread 12-01-2007, 19:16
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Re: pic: Basic chassis done
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Originally Posted by Bill_Hancoc View Post
Actually you have less traction because there is less ground pressure.
Less pressure over a greater area. Friction force calculations go as the normal force times the coefficient of friction. Area is not used in the calculation of friction.

So why extra wide wheels in the back?
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