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Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by genjigonzales, Jun 20, 2011.

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  1. Prime Minister Cameron

    Prime Minister Cameron New Member

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    One thing I always I never will understand properly is hydraulics.

    Can someone explain it to me in a simple and easy way for me to understand.

    Cheer and great idea <ok>
     
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    Prime Minister Cameron, Jun 21, 2011
  2. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    The whole of hydraulics. <yikes>

    It's basically using an incompressible fluid to transfer forces. The most simple example I can think of is a brake system. The driver applies a force to the pedal, which increases the pressure of the brake fluid in the brakeline connecting the pedal to the brake pads. The pressure that is built up behind the pad forces it against the disc and the friction generated decelerates the car. It's a huge subject though, couldn't begin to cover it here.
     
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    u408379965, Jun 21, 2011
  3. di Fredsta!

    di Fredsta! Well-Known Member

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    Stupid question: Why is AG so clever?
     
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    di Fredsta!, Jun 21, 2011
  4. Prime Minister Cameron

    Prime Minister Cameron New Member

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    So much passion for the sport probably.

    Cheers for the answer AG and I know very well it's a hard subject to discuss. Asked my boss(I work at your local Kwik-Fit) and he kept talking to me for 30 mins on end

    <yikes>

    and sooner or later my mind just wondered off. Good idea that I just work with the tyres.

    <ok>
     
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    Prime Minister Cameron, Jun 21, 2011
  5. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    :emoticon-0111-blush

    To be honest though, the hydraulics explanation was fairly rudimentary, and the inerter stuff was pulled from Scarbs and Google.
     
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    u408379965, Jun 21, 2011
  6. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    Silverstone pole time 2010: 1:29.615
    Silverstone pole time 2009: 1:19.509

    Can anyone explain what's going on here? <confused>
     
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    u408379965, Jun 22, 2011
  7. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    Don't mind me, they changed the layout didn't they. <doh>
     
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    u408379965, Jun 22, 2011
  8. Prime Minister Cameron

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    <laugh>
     
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    Prime Minister Cameron, Jun 22, 2011
  9. Forza Bianchi

    Forza Bianchi Well-Known Member

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    At least you posted it in the right place: The Stupid Questions thread
     
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    Forza Bianchi, Jun 22, 2011
  10. cosicave

    cosicave Well-Known Member

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    Why are there so many stupid questions in this thread?
     
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    cosicave, Jun 23, 2011

  11. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Has anybody got a good definition (and simple example) of Torque without looking on google?
     
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    El_Bando, Jun 23, 2011
  12. Masanari

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    Torque is the measure of a force that causes an object to rotate around an axis or a pivot/fulcrum.
     
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    Masanari, Jun 23, 2011
  13. genjigonzales

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    Why without looking on Google? It's not a quiz. :)
     
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    genjigonzales, Jun 23, 2011
  14. WestCoastBoogaloo

    WestCoastBoogaloo Well-Known Member

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    Here's a (possibly stupid) question; If Honda had not pulled out of F1 and had then continued through to win both championships in 2009, and therefore weren't bought by Mercedes for 2010, what are the chances that the 2010 and 2011 cars produced would have been better then they were/are?
     
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    WestCoastBoogaloo, Jun 23, 2011
  15. genjigonzales

    genjigonzales Active Member

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    There's no definitive answer to that since it's a matter of opinion and speculation and I wouldn't want this thread to turn into a debate - it's just a question and answer thread for sharing information.
     
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    genjigonzales, Jun 23, 2011
  16. Bergkamp a Dutch master

    Bergkamp a Dutch master New Member

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    My question - what is happening to Brands Hatch? (nothing now?).
     
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    Bergkamp a Dutch master, Jun 23, 2011
  17. Delete Me

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    DTM, BTCC and a bunch of old tossers that want the noise to stop before supper...
     
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    Delete Me, Jun 23, 2011
  18. WestCoastBoogaloo

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    Apologies, I misunderstood.
     
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    WestCoastBoogaloo, Jun 23, 2011
  19. genjigonzales

    genjigonzales Active Member

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    You could start an equivalent speculation thread, though.
     
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    genjigonzales, Jun 23, 2011
  20. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Thanks I remember now =D
     
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    El_Bando, Jun 23, 2011
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