The formula to calculate the Downward Force (Fd) is:
\[ Fd = m \times AD \]
Where:
Let's say the mass (\( m \)) is 10 kg and the acceleration in the downward direction (\( AD \)) is 9.8 m/s². Using the formula:
\[ Fd = m \times AD = 10 \times 9.8 = 98 \text{ N} \]
So, the Downward Force (\( Fd \)) is 98 N.
A downward force is a force that pulls an object down. For example, the Earth's gravity pulls things down towards it, so we can say that gravity is a downward force.
Definition: Downforce is the downward lift force created by the aerodynamic features of a vehicle.
Formula: \( F_d = \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 A C_d \)
Example: \( F_d = \frac{1}{2} \times 1.225 \times 30^2 \times 2 \times 0.3 \)
Definition: Upward force is the force that acts in the opposite direction to gravity.
Formula: \( F_u = m \times a \)
Example: \( F_u = 10 \times 9.8 \)
Definition: Work is the energy transferred to or from an object via the application of force along a displacement.
Formula: \( W = F \times d \)
Example: \( W = 50 \times 10 \)
Definition: Downforce on a car is the vertical force that pushes the car down onto the track, increasing traction.
Formula: \( F_d = \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 A C_d \)
Example: \( F_d = \frac{1}{2} \times 1.225 \times 40^2 \times 1.5 \times 0.35 \)
Definition: A force calculator helps determine the force acting on an object using known variables.
Formula: \( F = m \times a \)
Example: \( F = 20 \times 5 \)
Definition: This calculator converts work done into force applied over a distance.
Formula: \( F = \frac{W}{d} \)
Example: \( F = \frac{200}{10} \)
