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National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Tires and Pressure

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Tires on a car in a NASCAR race are filled with nitrogen. The force of friction increases tire pressure as the car goes around the track. Using dry nitrogen gas helps with predicting the temperature and pressure of a tire during a race. [5:07]

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Concepts
air pressure, frictional force, gas pressure
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auto racing, car racing, force of friction, science of auto racing, science of car racing, tire grip, tire pressure, nascar, nascar race, national science foundation, science of speed: tires and pressure, science360, tires and pressure
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional