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Re: pic: Too much Mech

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I think that we need a slight physics review here. More surface area, in theory, does not equal more friction, and therefore more traction. There are reasons for more surface area in areas such as drag racing when using rubber tires, but very few of those conditions apply in a FRC match.
There are some pretty interesting dynamics occurring between wheel tread and a floor surface in FRC. Yes "theoretically" more surface area =/= more traction, however when you are dealing with surfaces interlocking (ie: velcro) it is a different scenario. When we use tread that has "teeth" in FRC,you gain some of this effect, obviously not like velcro, but its still something to be accounted for.

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