How Differentials Work #shorts

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Published on September 4, 2024 12:50:46 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgZ4v0mIcww

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Imagine you and a friend are walking around a circular track. If you both hold hands, the person on the outside of the circle has to walk faster and cover more ground than the person on the inside to keep up. It's the same for the wheels of a car when it turns. The outside wheels need to travel a longer distance than the inside wheels.
Now, in a car, the differential is a special gear system that lets the wheels spin at different speeds. It sits between the wheels on the axle.
When you drive straight, the differential makes sure both wheels get equal power and spin at the same speed. When you turn, it allows one wheel to spin faster than the other, just like your friend would have to walk faster on the outside of the track.
The differential ensures smooth turns and even tire wear by adjusting power between wheels, allowing each to spin at the right speed for turns.
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