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• Kenny Brack
  | [[Panoz|G-Force]] | [[Panoz|G-Force]]
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• Torque
  [[Image:Torque_animation.gif|frame|right|Relationship between force, torque, and [[angular momentum|momentum]] vectors in a rotating system]] ...torque as one newton applied six metres from the fulcrum. This assumes the force is in a direction at [[right angle]]s to the straight lever.
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• Axle
  ...chanical system (typically a [[electric motor|motor]]) exerts a rotational force on the axle, which is transferred to the wheel(s) to accelerate the vehicle *[[Brake|Braking]]<br>Conversely a vehicle may be slowed by applying force to brake the rotation of the axle. Consumer vehicles' brakes are part of t
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• Downforce
  ...[[Lift (force)|lift]] under its [[wing|wings]] is used in reverse to apply force that presses the race car against the surface of the track. This effect is *[[Lift (force)]]
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• Trail braking
  For a discussion of how this applies more force to the front tire and how much, see [[Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics#Braki
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• Spring (device)
  *Spring [[Washer (mechanical)|washer]] - used to apply a constant tensile force along the axis of a [[fastener]]. ...th) is linearly proportional to its [[Tension (mechanics)|tension]], the [[force]] used to stretch it. Similarly, the contraction (negative extension) is p
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• Hydraulic brake
  When the brake pedal is depressed, [[leverage]] multiplies the force applied from the pedal to a [[piston]] in the master cylinder. As force is applied to lines to the slave cylinders.
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• Saxomat
  ...gaged above certain engine [[Revolutions per minute|RPM]] by [[centrifugal force]], acting on spinning weights inside the clutch, similar to a [[centrifugal
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• Camshaft
  ...''lobes'' or ''[[cam]]s'' protruding from it, one for each valve. The cams force the valves open by pressing on the valve, or on some intermediate mechanism In addition to mechanical friction, considerable force is required to overcome the valve springs used to close the engine's valves
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• Newton's Second Law
  Newton's second law is a mathematical [[definition]] of [[force]], first proposed by Newton himself (thus the name). ...l remain at rest or traveling in uniform motion unless acted upon by a net force."''
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• Fides
  ...high hopes Fides never succeeded in the market. In 1911 Fides modest sales force a turnover and [[Lancia]] ended up buying the firm.
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• Brake-by-wire
  ...signals that are of particular safety importance such as displacement and force measurements of the brake pedal copied by multiple processors in the [[peda === Measurement and/or estimation of clamp force in the electromechanical calipers ===
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• Inertia
  ...ervation of angular momentum of a rotating object and describes how much [[force]] or [[torque]] is needed to accelerate the object at a given rate. The 'mo ...in its state of uniform motion unless acted on by an external unbalanced [[force]]'' is called Newton's ''[[Newton's laws of motion|first law]] of [[motion]
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• Unsprung weight
  ...on the unsprung weight. In time, the unsprung weight then responds to this force with movement of its own. The amount of movement is inversely proportional
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• Power (physics)
  ...tärke]] (PS), [[horsepower#CV and cv|cheval vapeur]] (CV) and [[foot-pound force|foot-pounds]] per minute. One unit of horsepower is equivalent to 33,000 fo :'''F''' is [[force]]
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• Pennacchio
  ...ransmitted via a [[transmission]] chain and by the means of [[gears]], the force then led from there to a drive wheel. This model, however, did not prevail
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• Pneumatics
  ...bsorbs excessive force, whereas the fluid of hydraulics directly transfers force.
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• Polizia di Stato
  ...the ''[[Carabinieri]]'', which is a [[military police]] ([[gendarmerie]]) force and the ''[[Guardia di Finanza]]'', the Italian customs and border protecti ...chief is referred to as the ''Capo della Polizia'' (Chief of Police). The force is organized on a regional and provincial basis, thus every major Italian t
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• Units of energy
  ...stomary units|US units]] for both energy and work include the [[foot-pound force]] (1.3558&nbsp;J), the [[British thermal unit]] (Btu) which has various val
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• Snetterton Circuit
  ...n Heath]] ) which was then designated for use y the United States Army Air Force. The airfield was opened in May 1943 and closed down in November 1948.
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• Limited slip differential
  In the mechanical ''clutch type'', a mechanism, such as a [[centrifugal force|centrifugal]] weighted rotor, detects differential wheel velocity and appli ...casing apart. Therefore, only during Very hard braking will it have enough force pushing it forward to expand the casing.
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• Aurelio Lampredi
  ...am engine|Twin-Cam]] and [[fiat SOHC|SOHC]] engines, which provided motive-force for most Fiat automobiles for over 32 years. He was also made manager of Fi
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• Sway bar
  ...prung mass, causing the body to lean towards the outside of the turn. This force is called the [[roll couple]]. One effect of body (frame) lean, for typical ...s on the opposite sides of the vehicle together, the bar will transmit the force of one-wheel bumps to the opposite wheel. On rough or broken pavement, anti
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• Greg Ray
  | [[Panoz|G-Force]] | [[Panoz|G-Force]]
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• Boost gauge
  A Boost gauge will measure pressure in either [[pound-force per square inch|psi]] or [[bar (unit)|bar]] and many also measure manifold
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• Air brake (aircraft)
  ...to increase [[Drag (physics)|drag]] while making little change to [[lift (force)|lift]], spoilers greatly reduce lift while making little change to drag.
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• Douglas Meythaler
  Creating artwork has always been a driving force for artist Doug Meythaler. Working in watercolors and acrylics Doug strive
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• Power steering
  ...system that tries to turn the steering wheel back to center position. The force of the centering device increases as the car's road speed increases. As lon
  5 KB (838 words) - 22:52, 11 June 2009
• Top dead center
  ...k]] where the applied force is straight along its axis, meaning no turning force can be applied. Many sorts of machines are crank driven, including [[unicy ...t turn the [[chainwheel]], but the rider's leg is able to apply tangential force at the pedal to overcome it. [[Fixed gear bicycles]] (without a [[freehub]]
  5 KB (842 words) - 21:57, 25 May 2010
• Ice Racing
  ...made [[4-stroke]] [[Jawa Motors|Jawa]] motorcycles have been the dominant force in this sport. Impressive motorcycle ice racing footage can be seen in the
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• Savoia-Marchetti S.55
  ...alled a "'''[[Balbo]]'''". The aircraft went on to serve the [[Italian Air Force]] and the [[Luftwaffe]] in [[World War II]] as a long range [[bomber]] and
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• Dynamic brake
  ...estimates that dynamic braking provides between 50% to 70% of the braking force during blended braking.
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• Volpini
  ...g triangles, telescopic shocks-absorber and coaxial cylindrical motivating force. Rear suspension to inferior oscillating trapezes, advanced cross-sectional ...inal struts, telescopic shocks-absorber and coaxial cylindrical motivating force. Motor front Fiat 1,200. Bore 68mm, run 75mm. Piston displacement 1,089 cm3
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• Georges Boillot
  ...the outbreak of [[World War I]], Georges Boillot joined the new French Air Force. He lost his life on April 21, 1916 when his plane was shot down in a dogfi
  3 KB (425 words) - 11:09, 15 June 2009
• Cabi-Cattaneo
  ...World War One, with the extensive use of his unique designs in Italian Air Force aircraft. He also developed and manufactured the engines for the celebrated ...ine was used on the Atlantic flights in 1931 and 1933 when the Italian Air Force was planning air routes to the Americas.
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• Mid-engine design
  ...ld, which can then be used in a frontal collision to spread out the impact force over time. ...the back of the seats. It makes it easier for the suspension to absorb the force of bumps so the riders feel a smoother ride. But in sports cars this benef
  6 KB (975 words) - 14:43, 24 September 2009
• Cornering Brake Control
  ...ansion of the [[anti-lock braking system]], designed to distribute braking force during emergency braking whilst cornering. CBC interacts with ABS to counte
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• Four stroke cycle
  ...ine relies entirely on the piston's motion to draw in fuel and air, and to force out the exhaust gasses. As the piston descends on the intake (inlet) stroke ...rce is lost through the exhaust port that could be driving the piston, the force that the piston must exert on the gasses to exhaust them from the cylinder
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• Camber angle
  ...es through the vertical plane of the tire, rather than through a [[shear]] force across it. On the other hand, for maximum straight-line acceleration, obvio
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• Electro-pneumatic brake system on British railway trains
  * On a long train the brake force during a brake application was not consistent along the length of the train ...ol valve set the rate of change of brake force, not the level of the brake force).
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• Connecting rod
  ...t can be seen that longer con rods will reduce the amount of this sideways force, and therefore lead to longer engine life. However, for a given engine bloc
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• Benelli M4 Super 90
  |Trigger force || 5.5 to 7.28 lbf (24 to 32 N) ...s]] and is planned for distribution to the [[U. S. Army]], the [[U. S. Air Force]], the [[U. S. Navy]], and the [[United States Coast Guard|U. S. Coast Guar
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• Carabinieri
  ...The full official title of the force is '''''Arma dei Carabinieri''''' (''Force of Carabinieri''). ...y|Army]], [[Marina Militare|Navy]] and [[Aeronautica Militare Italiana|Air Force]]), thus ending their long standing as the first corps (''Arma'') of the Ar
  14 KB (1,953 words) - 17:55, 28 February 2009
• Guardia di Finanza
  ...ˈgwardja di fiˈnantsa/}}) is an [[Italian police|Italian military police]] force under the authority of the Minister of Economy and Finance. It is a part of ...orps’ configuration as a military structure, enhanced its role as a police force having general competence on all economic, financial and judicial matters f
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• Shock absorber
  ...ndency for otherwise [[Elasticity|elastic]] materials to rebound with less force than was required to deform them. Simple vehicles with no separate shock a ...easily rebuilt with simple hand tools. A disadvantage is that the damping force tends not to increase with the speed of the vertical motion.
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• Gasket
  ...w#Bolt|bolts]] exerting compression well into the 14 [[MPa]] (2000 [[pound-force per square inch|psi]]) range or higher. Generally speaking, there are sever
  2 KB (289 words) - 11:07, 8 October 2009
• Coil spring
  ...tore energy and subsequently release it, to absorb shock, or to maintain a force between contacting surfaces. They are made of an [[elastic]] material form
  2 KB (330 words) - 17:24, 12 March 2010
• Piston
  ...either to change the [[volume]] enclosed by the cylinder, or to exert a [[force]] on a [[fluid]] inside the cylinder.
  2 KB (354 words) - 08:11, 8 October 2009
• Savoia-Marchetti SM.81
  ...oth the [[Italian Social Republic]] and the [[co-belligerent]] Italian air force.
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• Open wheel
  ...of the tire is moving at double the speed of the car, and aerodynamic drag force varies with the [[Square_number|square]] of the speed). The visibility of t
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