Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel Formula

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

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1.3Edit=(2.4Edit-0.58Edit0.0075Edit)7961.88Edit15000Editcos(12Edit)
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Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
x=(b-μh)RfWcos(θ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
x=(2.4m-0.580.0075m)7961.88N15000Ncos(12°)
Next Step Convert Units
x=(2.4m-0.580.0075m)7961.88N15000Ncos(0.2094rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
x=(2.4-0.580.0075)7961.8815000cos(0.2094)
Next Step Evaluate
x=1.29999997326175m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
x=1.3m

Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel Formula Elements

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Height of C.G. at Front Wheel
h=b-Wxcos(θ)Rfμ
​Go Normal Reaction Force on Front Wheel
Rf=Wxcos(θ)b-μh

How to Evaluate Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel?

Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel evaluator uses Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW = ((Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW)*Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW)/(Vehicle Weight BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)) to evaluate the Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW, Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel formula is used to find the distance of the vehicle's center of gravity(C.G.) from the rear axle measured along with the wheelbase of the vehicle. Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW is denoted by x symbol.

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

FAQs on Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel

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