Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel Calculator

✖Normal Reaction at Front Wheel is the upward force exerted by the ground on the front wheel of a racing car during rear wheel braking.ⓘ Normal Reaction at Front Wheel [R_F]			+10% -10%
✖Vehicle Wheelbase is the distance between the center of the rear wheel and the point where the brake is applied in a racing car.ⓘ Vehicle Wheelbase [b]			+10% -10%
✖Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle is the distance from the center of gravity to the rear axle, affecting the racing car's stability during rear wheel braking.ⓘ Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle [x]			+10% -10%
✖Road Inclination Angle is the angle at which the road is inclined, affecting the racing car's rear wheel braking performance and overall stability.ⓘ Road Inclination Angle [θ]			+10% -10%
✖Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel is a measure of the frictional force exerted by the front wheel on the road during rear wheel braking in a racing car.ⓘ Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel [μ_FW]			+10% -10%
✖Height of C.G. of Vehicle is the vertical distance of the center of gravity from the ground level of a racing car during rear wheel braking.ⓘ Height of C.G. of Vehicle [h]			+10% -10%

✖Vehicle Weight is the total weight of the racing car, including the driver, fuel, and other components, affecting the rear wheel braking performance.ⓘ Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel [W]

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Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Vehicle Weight = Normal Reaction at Front Wheel/((Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle)*cos(Road Inclination Angle)/(Vehicle Wheelbase+Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel*Height of C.G. of Vehicle))
W = R_F/((b-x)*cos(θ)/(b+μ_FW*h))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 7 Variables

Functions Used

cos - Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle., cos(Angle)

Variables Used

Vehicle Weight - (Measured in Newton) - Vehicle Weight is the total weight of the racing car, including the driver, fuel, and other components, affecting the rear wheel braking performance.
Normal Reaction at Front Wheel - (Measured in Newton) - Normal Reaction at Front Wheel is the upward force exerted by the ground on the front wheel of a racing car during rear wheel braking.
Vehicle Wheelbase - (Measured in Meter) - Vehicle Wheelbase is the distance between the center of the rear wheel and the point where the brake is applied in a racing car.
Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle - (Measured in Meter) - Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle is the distance from the center of gravity to the rear axle, affecting the racing car's stability during rear wheel braking.
Road Inclination Angle - (Measured in Radian) - Road Inclination Angle is the angle at which the road is inclined, affecting the racing car's rear wheel braking performance and overall stability.
Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel - Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel is a measure of the frictional force exerted by the front wheel on the road during rear wheel braking in a racing car.
Height of C.G. of Vehicle - (Measured in Meter) - Height of C.G. of Vehicle is the vertical distance of the center of gravity from the ground level of a racing car during rear wheel braking.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Normal Reaction at Front Wheel: 7103 Newton --> 7103 Newton No Conversion Required
Vehicle Wheelbase: 2.7 Meter --> 2.7 Meter No Conversion Required
Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle: 1.2 Meter --> 1.2 Meter No Conversion Required
Road Inclination Angle: 10 Degree --> 0.1745329251994 Radian (Check conversion here)
Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel: 0.456032 --> No Conversion Required
Height of C.G. of Vehicle: 0.007919 Meter --> 0.007919 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

W = R_F/((b-x)*cos(θ)/(b+μ_FW*h)) --> 7103/((2.7-1.2)*cos(0.1745329251994)/(2.7+0.456032*0.007919))

Evaluating ... ...

W = 13000.0000025798

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

13000.0000025798 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

13000.0000025798 ≈ 13000 Newton <-- Vehicle Weight

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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

LaTeX Go Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle = (Vehicle Wheelbase-Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel*Height of C.G. of Vehicle)-Normal Reaction at Front Wheel*(Vehicle Wheelbase-Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel*Height of C.G. of Vehicle)/(Vehicle Weight*cos(Road Inclination Angle))

Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel

LaTeX Go Vehicle Weight = Normal Reaction at Front Wheel/((Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle)*cos(Road Inclination Angle)/(Vehicle Wheelbase+Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel*Height of C.G. of Vehicle))

Height of C.G. from Road Surface on Front Wheel

LaTeX Go Height of C.G. of Vehicle = (Vehicle Weight*(Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle)*cos(Road Inclination Angle)/Normal Reaction at Front Wheel-Vehicle Wheelbase)/Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel

Normal Reaction Force at Front Wheel

LaTeX Go Normal Reaction at Front Wheel = Vehicle Weight*(Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle)*cos(Road Inclination Angle)/(Vehicle Wheelbase+Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel*Height of C.G. of Vehicle)

Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel Formula

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What is Weight of Vehicle?

The weight of a vehicle is the force exerted by gravity on the vehicle's mass. It is typically measured in kilograms or pounds and affects various aspects of the vehicle's performance, such as acceleration, braking, and fuel efficiency. The vehicle's weight includes the mass of all its components, including the engine, chassis, body, and any cargo or passengers. Proper weight management is crucial for maintaining stability, handling, and overall safety.

How to Calculate Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel?

Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel calculator uses Vehicle Weight = Normal Reaction at Front Wheel/((Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle)*cos(Road Inclination Angle)/(Vehicle Wheelbase+Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel*Height of C.G. of Vehicle)) to calculate the Vehicle Weight, Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel formula is defined as a measure of the vertical load exerted by a vehicle on its front wheel, which is influenced by factors such as the vehicle's weight distribution, wheelbase, and ground clearance, as well as the frictional forces acting on the wheel. Vehicle Weight is denoted by W symbol.

How to calculate Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel, enter Normal Reaction at Front Wheel (R_F), Vehicle Wheelbase (b), Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle (x), Road Inclination Angle (θ), Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel (μ_FW) & Height of C.G. of Vehicle (h) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel calculation can be explained with given input values -> 13000.91 = 7103/((2.7-1.2)*cos(0.1745329251994)/(2.7+0.456032*0.007919)).

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What is Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel?

Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel formula is defined as a measure of the vertical load exerted by a vehicle on its front wheel, which is influenced by factors such as the vehicle's weight distribution, wheelbase, and ground clearance, as well as the frictional forces acting on the wheel and is represented as W = R_F/((b-x)*cos(θ)/(b+μ_FW*h)) or Vehicle Weight = Normal Reaction at Front Wheel/((Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle)*cos(Road Inclination Angle)/(Vehicle Wheelbase+Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel*Height of C.G. of Vehicle)). Normal Reaction at Front Wheel is the upward force exerted by the ground on the front wheel of a racing car during rear wheel braking, Vehicle Wheelbase is the distance between the center of the rear wheel and the point where the brake is applied in a racing car, Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle is the distance from the center of gravity to the rear axle, affecting the racing car's stability during rear wheel braking, Road Inclination Angle is the angle at which the road is inclined, affecting the racing car's rear wheel braking performance and overall stability, Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel is a measure of the frictional force exerted by the front wheel on the road during rear wheel braking in a racing car & Height of C.G. of Vehicle is the vertical distance of the center of gravity from the ground level of a racing car during rear wheel braking.

How to calculate Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel?

Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel formula is defined as a measure of the vertical load exerted by a vehicle on its front wheel, which is influenced by factors such as the vehicle's weight distribution, wheelbase, and ground clearance, as well as the frictional forces acting on the wheel is calculated using Vehicle Weight = Normal Reaction at Front Wheel/((Vehicle Wheelbase-Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle)*cos(Road Inclination Angle)/(Vehicle Wheelbase+Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel*Height of C.G. of Vehicle)). To calculate Weight of Vehicle on Front Wheel, you need Normal Reaction at Front Wheel (R_F), Vehicle Wheelbase (b), Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle (x), Road Inclination Angle (θ), Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel (μ_FW) & Height of C.G. of Vehicle (h). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Normal Reaction at Front Wheel, Vehicle Wheelbase, Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle, Road Inclination Angle, Friction Coefficient on Front Wheel & Height of C.G. of Vehicle and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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