Braking Force in Brakes and Dynamometers Formulas

Braking Force is the force that slows down or stops the motion of an object, typically applied through friction or other external means. And is denoted by F_braking. Braking Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Braking Force is always positive.

Formulas to find Braking Force in Brakes and Dynamometers

fxBraking Force on Drum for Simple Band BrakeGo

fxMaximum Braking Force Acting at Front Wheels when Brakes are Applied to Front Wheels onlyGo

fxMaximum Value of Total Braking Force Acting at Rear Wheels when Brakes Applied to Rear Wheels onlyGo

fxTotal Braking Force Acting at Rear Wheels when Brakes are Applied to Rear Wheels onlyGo

fxTotal Braking Force Acting at Front Wheels (when Brakes are Applied to Front Wheels only)Go

List of variables in Brakes and Dynamometers formulas

fx Tension in Tight Side of the Band Go

fx Tension in the Slack Side of Band Go

fx Coefficient of Friction for Brake Go

fx Normal Reaction between Ground and Front Wheel Go

fx Normal Reaction between Ground and Rear Wheel Go

fx Mass of Vehicle Go

fx Retardation of Vehicle Go

fx Acceleration due to Gravity Go

fx Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal Go

FAQ

What is the Braking Force?

Braking Force is the force that slows down or stops the motion of an object, typically applied through friction or other external means. Braking Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Braking Force is always positive.

Can the Braking Force be negative?

No, the Braking Force, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Braking Force?

Braking Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Braking Force can be measured.

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