Total Resistance on Vehicle Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Total Resistance on Vehicle = Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle+Rolling Resistance at Wheel+Gradient Resistance
RTotal = Far+Fr+Fg
This formula uses 4 Variables
Variables Used
Total Resistance on Vehicle - (Measured in Newton) - Total Resistance on Vehicle is defined as the sum of all the resistances that oppose the forward motion of the vehicle at any given time.
Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle - (Measured in Newton) - Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle is defined as the resistive force offered by the air particles when the vehicle is in higher speeds.
Rolling Resistance at Wheel - (Measured in Newton) - Rolling Resistance at Wheel is defined as the force that resists the motion of a wheel rolling on a surface or ground.
Gradient Resistance - (Measured in Newton) - Gradient Resistance is the resistance due to the inclination of the road surface.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle: 85 Newton --> 85 Newton No Conversion Required
Rolling Resistance at Wheel: 21 Newton --> 21 Newton No Conversion Required
Gradient Resistance: 389 Newton --> 389 Newton No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
RTotal = Far+Fr+Fg --> 85+21+389
Evaluating ... ...
RTotal = 495
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
495 Newton --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
495 Newton <-- Total Resistance on Vehicle
(Calculation completed in 00.019 seconds)

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Total Resistance on Vehicle Formula

Total Resistance on Vehicle = Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle+Rolling Resistance at Wheel+Gradient Resistance
RTotal = Far+Fr+Fg

What is the total resistance on the vehicle?

Resistance to the motion of an automobile consists of road friction, which is almost independent of speed, and air drag, which is proportional to speed-squared. The total resistance on motion of vehicle is the sum of aerodynamic resistance, rolling resistance and gradient resistance when the vehicle is moving up a gradient road.

How to Calculate Total Resistance on Vehicle?

Total Resistance on Vehicle calculator uses Total Resistance on Vehicle = Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle+Rolling Resistance at Wheel+Gradient Resistance to calculate the Total Resistance on Vehicle, The Total resistance on vehicle formula is defined as the total resistive force acting on the vehicle to stop its forward motion. Total Resistance on Vehicle is denoted by RTotal symbol.

How to calculate Total Resistance on Vehicle using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Total Resistance on Vehicle, enter Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle (Far), Rolling Resistance at Wheel (Fr) & Gradient Resistance (Fg) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Total Resistance on Vehicle calculation can be explained with given input values -> 660 = 85+21+389.

FAQ

What is Total Resistance on Vehicle?
The Total resistance on vehicle formula is defined as the total resistive force acting on the vehicle to stop its forward motion and is represented as RTotal = Far+Fr+Fg or Total Resistance on Vehicle = Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle+Rolling Resistance at Wheel+Gradient Resistance. Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle is defined as the resistive force offered by the air particles when the vehicle is in higher speeds, Rolling Resistance at Wheel is defined as the force that resists the motion of a wheel rolling on a surface or ground & Gradient Resistance is the resistance due to the inclination of the road surface.
How to calculate Total Resistance on Vehicle?
The Total resistance on vehicle formula is defined as the total resistive force acting on the vehicle to stop its forward motion is calculated using Total Resistance on Vehicle = Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle+Rolling Resistance at Wheel+Gradient Resistance. To calculate Total Resistance on Vehicle, you need Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle (Far), Rolling Resistance at Wheel (Fr) & Gradient Resistance (Fg). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Aerodynamic Resistance of Vehicle, Rolling Resistance at Wheel & Gradient Resistance 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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