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experiment was: If we add and subtract factors such as material, weight and shape, from the wheels of our car, how will it affect the distance the car is able to travel? The independent variable in our experiment was the material of the wheels of our car. The dependant variable in the experiment was the distance our car traveled. The controlled variables in this experiment were the placement of the wheels and the ground we raced them on.…

It begins with a couple of pedal strokes. Round and Round the wheels turn and your off like a shot. Sounds straightforward? Traveling across rural scenery. I love it. Edinburgh should be called the Happy Trails city once you get away out of the city there are a million of places to run, walk, hike or bike. I go mountain biking every Monday night with the club. For the first 5 minutes my muscles burn, it feels like I am dragging myself through mud and being stewed alive all at the same time. Then…

flat tire. This will help keep your vehicle stable while it's supported by mechanical jack. 4. Remove the hubcap or wheel cover. If your wheel retaining bolts are showing, avoid this step. While firmly grasping the lug wrench use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry the cover off the flat tire. 5. Pulling counter clock using the lug wrench Undo (WARNING! DON'T REMOVE) the wheel retaining nuts. 6. Slowly maneuver the mechanical jack beneath the car. Your vehicle owner's manual will give you…

them to the wheels. We cut the top and bottom of the balloons to stretch them over the two…

It also had a central pole with a harness to allow it to be pulled by two horses. With high-tech wheels, parts that functioned as springs, shock absorbers, and even a device used to stop it from rolling over the chariot was truly an extraordinary vehicle. Some notable features include the joint above the axle that the main pole fits into. Looking quite…

tire from a wheel and putting a completely new tire on that wheel. Now you might be thinking that this sounds like quite the hard task to complete; well let 's get one thing straight, it is every bit as hard as you would think it was. Without the proper training, equipment, and time to practice completing the simple task of moving a tire onto a wheel could be impossible. Adding collateral damage to this already time consuming task, you add into the mix expensive wheels, massive wheels, and a…

Wheel bearings play very important in the suspension of a vehicle. Drivers can easily locate them in the hub assembly where wheels and brakes are attached. The bearings enable the wheel to rotate and as a result turn freely as the vehicle travels. Most cars have both outer and inner bearings in all wheels. The following is a close look at these bearings that will definitely let you understand fully what they are as well common bearing issues and how they are diagnosed. Basics of car bearings…

tensioned and the rear wheel runs centrally. DERAILLEUR GEAR A correctly adjusted and indexed derailleur gear system is one that is quiet. It is important for riders to know that changing of gears can only be carried out with the cranks and rear wheel is rotating (when pedaling). FRONT DERAILLEUR When the chain does not shift properly from one chain wheel to another when using the left hand gear shifter, check to see if the derailleur cage is parallel with the chain wheels. If necessary, loosen…

they wanted to work on. The options were the wheels, arm, base, and programming. For certain I didn’t know how to program so that was out of the question from the other three choices I had left I decided to work on the wheels which didn’t seem too difficult to do. The size of the wheels was already drawn on the piece of wood it was just my turn to cut them out and sand them. I went to the back and picked up the electric jig saw to begin cutting out the wheels. I had no idea how to use the power…

pedestrians, cyclists or other vehicles. If everything around you is completely clear, then you may turn your steering wheel to the right with two hands. Do not turn the wheel with only the palm of your hand. If you turn the steering wheel with only your palm, your hand can slip which is very dangerous. Instead use the hand over hand steering. This method insures safety. You should turn your wheel about one full roatation or…