Car - Traction Force

Calculate the maximum traction force between a car wheel and the surface, and determine the maximum acceleration and acceleration time for a car on different surfaces using the formula F = μt × m × ag

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Inputs

Mass of Car (kg)

Traction Coefficient (μt)

Number of Traction Wheels (wheels)

Final Velocity (km/h)

Results

Weight per Wheel-- N

Traction Force per Wheel-- N

Total Traction Force-- N

Maximum Acceleration-- m/s²

Acceleration in G-- g

Time to Accelerate (0 to final velocity)-- s

Surface	Traction Coefficient (μt)
Wet Ice	0.1
Dry Ice/Snow	0.2
Loose Sand	0.3 - 0.4
Dry Clay	0.5 - 0.6
Wet rolled Gravel	0.3 - 0.5
Dry rolled Gravel	0.6 - 0.7
Wet Asphalt	0.6
Wet Concrete	0.6
Dry Asphalt	0.9
Dry Concrete	0.9