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College Physics with MasteringPhysics 7th Edition by Jerry Wilson,Anthony Buffa,Bo Lou

Edition 7ISBN: 978-0321601834
book College Physics with MasteringPhysics 7th Edition by Jerry Wilson,Anthony Buffa,Bo Lou cover

College Physics with MasteringPhysics 7th Edition by Jerry Wilson,Anthony Buffa,Bo Lou

Edition 7ISBN: 978-0321601834
Exercise 92
Why are drag-racing tires wide and smooth, whereas passenger-car tires are narrower and have tread (Fig.) Are there frictional and/or safety considerations Does this difference between the tires contradict the fact that friction is independent of surface area
Why are drag-racing tires wide and smooth, whereas passenger-car tires are narrower and have tread (Fig.) Are there frictional and/or safety considerations Does this difference between the tires contradict the fact that friction is independent of surface area      FIGURE Racing tires versus passenger-car tires: safety See Conceptual Question.
FIGURE Racing tires versus passenger-car tires: safety See Conceptual Question.
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