Physics of a Burnout
When a vehicle performs a burnout, there are many variables of physics at play. Traction, which is the friction between the tire and the ground, allows a vehicle to move forward along a linear plane. This traction occurs as the resistance to spinning when torque is applied to the wheel, and in turn, the tire.
Both transitional and rotational motion forces occur in the case of a wheel propelling a vehicle. Many factors can influence the effectiveness at which this occurs. If the amount of rotational acceleration is too high, it may overcome the traction, causing the tire to slide pass the linear plane.
Although this may be a distinct disadvantage when trying to move forward immediately, it can also be pretty cool looking. Having enough power to cause the angular acceleration to overcome the traction force, allows for burning rubber followed by quick acceleration.
Factors can be altered to cause a higher coefficient of friction, which is essentially traction. The surface on which the vehicle accelerates, the temperature at which the system is operating in, and the type of tire, all can have an affect on the frictional forces of the tire.
Both transitional and rotational motion forces occur in the case of a wheel propelling a vehicle. Many factors can influence the effectiveness at which this occurs. If the amount of rotational acceleration is too high, it may overcome the traction, causing the tire to slide pass the linear plane.
Although this may be a distinct disadvantage when trying to move forward immediately, it can also be pretty cool looking. Having enough power to cause the angular acceleration to overcome the traction force, allows for burning rubber followed by quick acceleration.
Factors can be altered to cause a higher coefficient of friction, which is essentially traction. The surface on which the vehicle accelerates, the temperature at which the system is operating in, and the type of tire, all can have an affect on the frictional forces of the tire.