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Old 11-19-2011, 10:11 PM   #361
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Originally Posted by old greg View Post
Net force = mass * acceleration

Net force is the sum of all forces acting on an object, in this case that includes the tractive force being exerted by the tires, the rolling resistance of the tires and the aero drag.
Right.
Then Acceleration = Net Force/Mass. Less mass and more net force mean faster acceleration.
Previously, someone was saying big cars with more turbo power accelerate faster than lighter car NA car.
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