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2006-07-07 16:20:13 · 5 answers · asked by dtrushin217 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The space shuttle has a plasma trail on reentry at 18,000 mph or so. That would do it...
2006-07-07 16:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by none2perdy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tires heat up as you go faster just from the constant flexing (the bottom compresses) but they'll soften/melt and break apart before spontaneously catching fire. All tires have a speed rating, commonly S, T, H or Z, printed on the sidewall of the tire. Some of the fastest I've looked at go to 170mph.
2006-07-07 17:43:13 · answer #2 · answered by Enrique C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
faster than zero. The source of the flames was not specified, but nothing can follow if the car is not moving. So it must be moving faster than zero.
2006-07-07 16:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by jimmybrucehiggins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
88 mph
2006-07-07 16:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by allfornoneandnoneforall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not very fast if you light the tires on fire first.
2006-07-07 16:22:56 · answer #5 · answered by lumpydonut21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋