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vitor_gabriel@lemmy.world to AskPhysics@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Why applying a perpendicular force to the direction of motion of a rolling wheel makes it turn?

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Why applying a perpendicular force to the direction of motion of a rolling wheel makes it turn?

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vitor_gabriel@lemmy.world to AskPhysics@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago
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  • Øπ3ŕ@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 months ago

    So, not in a vacuum?

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      They were referring to friction between the wheel and the ground. Air friction has nothing to do with that.

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        2 months ago

        That’s me, reading too fast. Sorry 😅

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