Height of C.G. at Front Wheel Formula

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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. Check FAQs
h=b-Wxcos(θ)Rfμ
h - Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW?b - Vehicle Wheelbase BFW?W - Vehicle Weight BFW?x - Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW?θ - Road Inclination Angle BFW?Rf - Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW?μ - Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW?

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0.0075Edit=2.4Edit-15000Edit1.3Editcos(12Edit)7961.88Edit0.58Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
h=b-Wxcos(θ)Rfμ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h=2.4m-15000N1.3mcos(12°)7961.88N0.58
Next Step Convert Units
h=2.4m-15000N1.3mcos(0.2094rad)7961.88N0.58
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h=2.4-150001.3cos(0.2094)7961.880.58
Next Step Evaluate
h=0.00749991504575955m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
h=0.0075m

Height of C.G. at Front Wheel Formula Elements

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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.
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.
Vehicle Weight BFW
Vehicle Weight BFW is the heaviness of the vehicle, generally expressed in Newtons.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW
Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW is the reaction force offered by the ground surface onto the front wheels.
Symbol: Rf
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
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 Front Wheel category

​Go Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel
x=(b-μh)RfWcos(θ)
​Go Normal Reaction Force on Front Wheel
Rf=Wxcos(θ)b-μh

How to Evaluate Height of C.G. at Front Wheel?

Height of C.G. at Front Wheel evaluator uses Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW = (Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Vehicle Weight BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW)/Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW to evaluate the Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW, Height of C.G. at Front Wheel formula is used to find the height of the theoretical point where the sum of all of the masses of each of its individual components effectively acts. Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW is denoted by h symbol.

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

FAQs on Height of C.G. at Front Wheel

What is the formula to find Height of C.G. at Front Wheel?
The formula of Height of C.G. at Front Wheel is expressed as Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW = (Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Vehicle Weight BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW)/Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW. Here is an example- 0.0075 = (2.4-15000*1.3*cos(0.20943951023928)/7961.88)/0.58.
How to calculate Height of C.G. at Front Wheel?
With Vehicle Wheelbase BFW (b), Vehicle Weight BFW (W), Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW (x), Road Inclination Angle BFW (θ), Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW (Rf) & Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW (μ) we can find Height of C.G. at Front Wheel using the formula - Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW = (Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Vehicle Weight BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW)/Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW. This formula also uses Cosine function(s).
Can the Height of C.G. at Front Wheel be negative?
No, the Height of C.G. at Front Wheel, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Height of C.G. at Front Wheel?
Height of C.G. at Front Wheel is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Height of C.G. at Front Wheel can be measured.
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