Braking Retardation on Front Wheel Formula

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Braking Retardation BFW is the negative acceleration of the vehicle which reduces its speed. Check FAQs
a=[g]μxcos(θ)b-μh
a - Braking Retardation BFW?μ - Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW?x - Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW?θ - Road Inclination Angle BFW?b - Vehicle Wheelbase BFW?h - Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Braking Retardation on Front Wheel Example

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3.0191Edit=9.80660.58Edit1.3Editcos(12Edit)2.4Edit-0.58Edit0.0075Edit
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Braking Retardation on Front Wheel Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Braking Retardation on Front Wheel?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
a=[g]μxcos(θ)b-μh
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
a=[g]0.581.3mcos(12°)2.4m-0.580.0075m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
a=9.8066m/s²0.581.3mcos(12°)2.4m-0.580.0075m
Next Step Convert Units
a=9.8066m/s²0.581.3mcos(0.2094rad)2.4m-0.580.0075m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
a=9.80660.581.3cos(0.2094)2.4-0.580.0075
Next Step Evaluate
a=3.01906905483987m/s²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
a=3.0191m/s²

Braking Retardation on Front Wheel Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Braking Retardation BFW
Braking Retardation BFW is the negative acceleration of the vehicle which reduces its speed.
Symbol: a
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW
Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW is the friction coefficient which is generated between wheels and ground when the brakes are applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW
Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW is the distance of vehicle's center of gravity (C.G.) form rear axle measured along wheelbase of vehicle.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Road Inclination Angle BFW
Road Inclination Angle BFW of Road is the angle which the road surface is making with the horizontal.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vehicle Wheelbase BFW
Vehicle Wheelbase BFW is the center distance between the front and the rear axle of the vehicle.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW
Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW is the theoretical point where the sum of all of the masses of each of its individual components effectively act.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Effects due to Retardation category

​Go Slope of Road using Retardation on Front Wheel
θ=acos(a[g]μxb-μh)
​Go Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle using Retardation on Front Wheel
x=a[g]μcos(θ)b-μh
​Go Vehicle Wheel Base using Retardation on Front Wheel
b=[g]μxcos(θ)a+μh
​Go Height of C.G. using Retardation on Front Wheel
h=b-[g](μxcos(θ)a)μ

How to Evaluate Braking Retardation on Front Wheel?

Braking Retardation on Front Wheel evaluator uses Braking Retardation BFW = [g]*(Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW))/(Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW) to evaluate the Braking Retardation BFW, Braking Retardation on Front Wheel formula is used to find the negative acceleration of the vehicle which reduces its speed. Braking Retardation BFW is denoted by a symbol.

How to evaluate Braking Retardation on Front Wheel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Braking Retardation on Front Wheel, enter Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW (μ), Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW (x), Road Inclination Angle BFW (θ), Vehicle Wheelbase BFW (b) & Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Braking Retardation on Front Wheel

What is the formula to find Braking Retardation on Front Wheel?
The formula of Braking Retardation on Front Wheel is expressed as Braking Retardation BFW = [g]*(Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW))/(Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW). Here is an example- 3.019069 = [g]*(0.58*1.3*cos(0.20943951023928))/(2.4-0.58*0.0075).
How to calculate Braking Retardation on Front Wheel?
With Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW (μ), Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW (x), Road Inclination Angle BFW (θ), Vehicle Wheelbase BFW (b) & Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW (h) we can find Braking Retardation on Front Wheel using the formula - Braking Retardation BFW = [g]*(Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW))/(Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Cosine function(s).
Can the Braking Retardation on Front Wheel be negative?
Yes, the Braking Retardation on Front Wheel, measured in Acceleration can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Braking Retardation on Front Wheel?
Braking Retardation on Front Wheel is usually measured using the Meter per Square Second[m/s²] for Acceleration. Kilometer per Square Second[m/s²], Micrometer per Square Second[m/s²], Mile per Square Second[m/s²] are the few other units in which Braking Retardation on Front Wheel can be measured.
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