Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake Formula

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Friction Coefficient between Wheels and Ground is the friction coefficient which is generated between wheels and ground when the brakes are applied. Check FAQs
μ=b-x-RRbWcos(θ)h
μ - Friction Coefficient Between Wheels and Ground?b - Vehicle Wheelbase?x - Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle?RR - Normal Reaction at Rear Wheel?W - Vehicle Weight?θ - Inclination Angle of Road?h - Height of Center of Gravity (C.G.) of Vehicle?

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0.49Edit=2.8Edit-1.15Edit-6332.83Edit2.8Edit11000Editcos(5Edit)0.065Edit
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Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
μ=b-x-RRbWcos(θ)h
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μ=2.8m-1.15m-6332.83N2.8m11000Ncos(5°)0.065m
Next Step Convert Units
μ=2.8m-1.15m-6332.83N2.8m11000Ncos(0.0873rad)0.065m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μ=2.8-1.15-6332.832.811000cos(0.0873)0.065
Next Step Evaluate
μ=0.489990113271391
LAST Step Rounding Answer
μ=0.49

Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake Formula Elements

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Friction Coefficient Between Wheels and Ground
Friction Coefficient between Wheels and Ground 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.
Vehicle Wheelbase
Vehicle Wheelbase 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.
Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle
Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle 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.
Normal Reaction at Rear Wheel
Normal Reaction at Rear Wheel is the reaction force offered by the ground surface onto the rear wheel.
Symbol: RR
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vehicle Weight
Vehicle Weight is the heaviness of the vehicle, generally expressed in Newtons.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inclination Angle of Road
Inclination Angle 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.
Height of Center of Gravity (C.G.) of Vehicle
Height of Center of Gravity (C.G.) of Vehicle 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.
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 on Rear Wheel category

​Go Rear Wheel Reaction with All Wheel Braking
RR=W(b-x-μh)cos(θ)b
​Go Vehicle Weight with All Wheel Brake on Rear Wheel
W=RR(b-x-μh)cos(θ)b

How to Evaluate Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake?

Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake evaluator uses Friction Coefficient Between Wheels and Ground = (Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle-(Normal Reaction at Rear Wheel*Vehicle Wheelbase)/(Vehicle Weight*cos(Inclination Angle of Road)))/Height of Center of Gravity (C.G.) of Vehicle to evaluate the Friction Coefficient Between Wheels and Ground, Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake formula is used to find the measure of the amount of friction existing between ground and wheel. Friction Coefficient Between Wheels and Ground is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake, enter Vehicle Wheelbase (b), Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle (x), Normal Reaction at Rear Wheel (RR), Vehicle Weight (W), Inclination Angle of Road (θ) & Height of Center of Gravity (C.G.) of Vehicle (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake

What is the formula to find Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake?
The formula of Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake is expressed as Friction Coefficient Between Wheels and Ground = (Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle-(Normal Reaction at Rear Wheel*Vehicle Wheelbase)/(Vehicle Weight*cos(Inclination Angle of Road)))/Height of Center of Gravity (C.G.) of Vehicle. Here is an example- 0.48999 = (2.8-1.15-(6332.83*2.8)/(11000*cos(0.0872664625997001)))/0.065.
How to calculate Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake?
With Vehicle Wheelbase (b), Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle (x), Normal Reaction at Rear Wheel (RR), Vehicle Weight (W), Inclination Angle of Road (θ) & Height of Center of Gravity (C.G.) of Vehicle (h) we can find Friction Coefficient between Wheel and Road Surface with Rear Wheel Brake using the formula - Friction Coefficient Between Wheels and Ground = (Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle-(Normal Reaction at Rear Wheel*Vehicle Wheelbase)/(Vehicle Weight*cos(Inclination Angle of Road)))/Height of Center of Gravity (C.G.) of Vehicle. This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
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