Explain various aerodynamic forces and moments acting on a vehicle while in motion. Also suggest suitable remedial design measures to reduce the effect of these forces.

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The following forces act on vehicle in motion:

(1) Aerodynamic drag:.

Aerodynamic means the behavior of the air motion relative to the car body. Aerodynamic drag is also called as air resistance.
Air drag force acts in the direction of vehicle motion.
The total aerodynamic drag of a vehicle …

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The body shape & size of the vehicle must have acceptable aerodynamic characteristics.There are three forces acting on a vehicle.

i) Air drag force acting in a direction of vehicle motion. ii) Aerodynamic lift acting vertically upward. iii) Cross wired force acting in lateral direction. The aerodynamic aspects will be …

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