Wheel Force Function Formula

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A Wheel Force Function is the total force generated by each wheel on a drive train due to its rotation and friction between the traction line. Check FAQs
Fw=iioτe2rw
Fw - Wheel Force Function?i - Gear Ratio of Transmission?io - Gear Ratio of Final Drive?τe - Engine Torque?rw - Radius of Wheel?

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5.3968Edit=2.55Edit2Edit4Edit21.89Edit
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Wheel Force Function Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Wheel Force Function?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fw=iioτe2rw
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fw=2.5524N*m21.89m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fw=2.552421.89
Next Step Evaluate
Fw=5.3968253968254N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fw=5.3968N

Wheel Force Function Formula Elements

Variables
Wheel Force Function
A Wheel Force Function is the total force generated by each wheel on a drive train due to its rotation and friction between the traction line.
Symbol: Fw
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gear Ratio of Transmission
Gear Ratio of Transmission is the ratio between the revolutions of the engine crankshaft and the revolutions of the shaft which comes out of the gearbox.
Symbol: i
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gear Ratio of Final Drive
Gear Ratio of Final Drive is the ratio between the revolutions of the gearbox shaft and the revolutions of the wheels.
Symbol: io
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Engine Torque
Engine Torque is defined as the torque generated by the motor of a vehicle.
Symbol: τe
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Wheel
The Radius of Wheel is any of the line segments from its center to its perimeter, and in more modern usage, it is also their length.
Symbol: rw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Wheel Force Function?

Wheel Force Function evaluator uses Wheel Force Function = (Gear Ratio of Transmission*Gear Ratio of Final Drive*Engine Torque)/(2*Radius of Wheel) to evaluate the Wheel Force Function, The Wheel Force Function is defined as the total force generated by each wheel on a drive train due to its rotation and friction between the traction line. Wheel Force Function is denoted by Fw symbol.

How to evaluate Wheel Force Function using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wheel Force Function, enter Gear Ratio of Transmission (i), Gear Ratio of Final Drive (io), Engine Torque e) & Radius of Wheel (rw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wheel Force Function

What is the formula to find Wheel Force Function?
The formula of Wheel Force Function is expressed as Wheel Force Function = (Gear Ratio of Transmission*Gear Ratio of Final Drive*Engine Torque)/(2*Radius of Wheel). Here is an example- 5.396825 = (2.55*2*4)/(2*1.89).
How to calculate Wheel Force Function?
With Gear Ratio of Transmission (i), Gear Ratio of Final Drive (io), Engine Torque e) & Radius of Wheel (rw) we can find Wheel Force Function using the formula - Wheel Force Function = (Gear Ratio of Transmission*Gear Ratio of Final Drive*Engine Torque)/(2*Radius of Wheel).
Can the Wheel Force Function be negative?
No, the Wheel Force Function, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wheel Force Function?
Wheel Force Function is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Wheel Force Function can be measured.
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