Any physicists here?
Any physicists here?
can someone help me calculate the load on the front end of a g37 coupe, right before the front tires if the rear tires are on an approx 30 degree downward slope (front are on no slope) and on stock suspension?
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I totally agree with Shumby on this one. Except that the angle of the decline differs from the angle of the vehicle itself. This results form both sets of wheels not resting on the same surface. I started to draw up a quick sketch then I realized this. See attached rough drawing.
To find the angle use this equation on a graphing calculator:
tan^-1(distance vertically to body/distance horizontally to body) = angle of vehicle
Take measurements at the beginning point of the decline. From here measure up from the road to the body of the vehicle and then measure over from the road to the body of the vehicle. Example...
_ . <-Imagine this is the point where the decline begins. Measure from here.
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FYI, tan^-1 = inverse tan. When taking measurements they can be in English or metric just as long as you keep it consistent. Oh, and make sure your calculator is set to degrees and not radians.
Or you can one of those magnetic protractors and save yourself the hassle.

Once you figure out the angle and all that other stuff, SohCahToa the hell out of it!
Last edited by MechE; Apr 10, 2011 at 08:45 PM.
I am trying to help you here (civil engineering student); however, you need to be a little more specific with your question. Either a diagram will help, or a little bit more information regarding mass, weight, force, etc.... If you can draw a picture of exactly what you mean, then I might be able to help you. Other than that, your current information is pretty much no good.



Nobody said anything about Chemistry...