The front axle of a car has pivot centers 1.3 m apart. The angle of inside lock is 40℃ and the angle of the outside lock is 35℃. What is the wheelbase of the car?

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A car's steering system is made up of several components, including: Steering wheel Steering column Rack and pinion Tie rods Steering linkage Drag link Tie-rod linkages Power device  The steering system helps the driver turn the car, provides stability, and absorbs road shock. It also helps to: Avoid steering wheel vibrations Reduce tire wear Keep the front wheels straight Convert the rotary motion of the steering wheel into an angular turn of the front wheels  The most common steering system is the rack and pinion, which is used in most cars. It consists of two gears: a rack,... Show more

The front axle of a car has pivot centers 1.3 m apart. The angle of inside lock is 40℃ and the angle of the outside lock is 35℃. What is the wheelbase of the car?






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