2006-10-10 10:51:09 · 4 answers · asked by Alexis (From France) 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Hi. Yes, but it's probably not why you think. The tire (Yank spelling!) gets distorted by the ground as it rolls. This causes a compression wave that tends to push the air around like tooth paste from a tube. The tire's inside surface also causes friction and adds to the air's motion.
2006-10-10 11:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question!
Collisions between air molecules and the surface of the tire will cause the air to be accelerated in the direction movement of the tire.
However, the air molecules will not follow circular orbits since there is no midpoint seeking force. Therefore the molecules will bounce in such a way against the tire that their average speed will be mainly determined by the speed of the wearing surface of the tire.
2006-10-10 18:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by mitch_online_nl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no the air is at a constant pressure it serves to balace in motion, if it turns it would caused an imbalance to the tyre
2006-10-10 17:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by M. R 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, but not perfectly; just like the atmosphere turns with the Earth--but not perfectly.
2006-10-10 18:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋