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National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Grip

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Success in auto racing depends on the grip of a car's tires. Grip is the frictional force that holds the tires on the track. Aerodynamic features of a car also improve a car's grip. [5:02]

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Concepts
aerodynamics, friction, frictional force, bernoulli's principle
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air splitter, auto racing, car racing, downforce, grip, rear wing, science of auto racing, science of car racing, tire grip, national science foundation, science of speed: grip, science360
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional