2006-07-21 11:32:56 · 6 answers · asked by Slick Stef 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Yes, after a lag during acceleration as answer 3 notes. There will be both translational (sometimes called linear) acceleration and rotational acceleration of the tire and the air it contains. I don't understand answer 3's reference to a parabola nor the spring action idea, unless that's a reference to the fact that the translational acceleration compresses the rearmost air ever so slightly. But while the air rotation speed lags that of the tire there will be friction between air and tire until the air is brought up to speed.
2006-07-21 12:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by kirchwey 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. As you accelerate and decelerate, the air will lag behind the tire forming the shape of a 3D parabola. The air in contact with the rim and the tire will stay with the tire speed and the air at the center will be pulled back like spring action.
2006-07-21 18:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by Poncho Rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. The tire has roughness which will impart momentum to the air like a blender but with much much smaller blades. Moving air will impart momentum to more air keeping it spinning around.The fact that it is under pressure is irreverent.
2006-07-21 18:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by BRUZER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - The air will start moving by the friction with the tire. As the moves it will start more air moving. When you stop, the air will continue to move (Newton's Laws) until enough friction with the tire has made it stop.
2006-07-21 20:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by jdomanico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think so. it is not freely floating air but pressurized air so it is packed tightly inside the tire. had a flat tire today! lol
2006-07-21 18:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by David S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm, dont think so. thats a good question
2006-07-21 18:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋