(a) Roads in Canada are typically made out of asphalt or concrete. Is one material significantly safer than the other? Explain your reasoning. (b) Explain why drivers should reduce speed on wet roads. (c) Why do we salt roads in the winter, especially when there is freezing rain?
Viscosity
The measure of the resistance of a fluid to flow is known as viscosity. Most fluids have some resistance to motion, the resistance provided by the fluid is called viscosity. This resistance is created by the force of attraction between the fluid molecules. If you pour water through a funnel, it flows easily and quickly, because it has very little resistance. But if you pour honey through a funnel, it may take a little time longer, as the density of honey is high.
Poiseuille's Law
The law of Poiseuille or Poiseuille's equation states that the pressure drop of an incompressible fluid especially a liquid in a laminar flow that passes through a cylindrical tube of length L, radius r, pressure gradient ΔP, and mainly depends on the viscosity of the fluid is nothing but the pressure difference of the layers of fluids. ΔP=P1-P2
Drag Forces
Forces that occur due to the movement of fluid are known as fluid mechanics. Following are the fluids present:
Examine the below coefficients of friction to answer the following questions
rubber on concrete (dry) 0.6–0.85
rubber on concrete (wet) 0.45–0.75
rubber on asphalt (dry) 0.5–0.80
rubber on asphalt (wet) 0.25–0.75A
(a) Roads in Canada are typically made out of asphalt or concrete. Is one material significantly
safer than the other? Explain your reasoning.
(b) Explain why drivers should reduce speed on wet roads.
(c) Why do we salt roads in the winter, especially when there is freezing rain?
Given that:
The coefficients of friction in rubber.
It is required to explain why roads are made out of asphalt or concrete and why drivers should reduce speed on wet roads.
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