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− | Traction is the friction between wheels or tires and the ground that allows a vehicle to move forward. It is the resistance to spinning when a torque is applied to axle the wheel. When a surface is smooth, it allows for less grip, greatly reducing the traction and stability of the vehicle. | + | '''Traction''' is the friction between wheels or tires and the ground that allows a vehicle to move forward. It is the resistance to spinning when a torque is applied to axle the wheel. When a surface is smooth, it allows for less grip, greatly reducing the traction and stability of the vehicle. |
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Traction is the friction between wheels or tires and the ground that allows a vehicle to move forward. It is the resistance to spinning when a torque is applied to axle the wheel. When a surface is smooth, it allows for less grip, greatly reducing the traction and stability of the vehicle.