What makes a car steering wheel return to the straight position after turning?


Posted August 31st, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
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beth asked:


When you turn a corner in a car, i’ve noticed that you can let the wheel return to the straight position of it’s own accord (i’m way too young to drive so yes i only just noticed). Is this because of inertia or just little springs holding the steering wheel?

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How would a car made out of paper and film caps exhibit inertia at rest?


Posted May 31st, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
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Hmm… asked:


I have no idea what the answer to this would be. Inertia is restistence to change in motion, but I don’t understand how my small car made out of index cards and film caps for wheels would exhibit this.

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