AUTOMOBILE
*The term automobile (or) automotive stands for a vehicle which can be moved by itself.
*An automobile is a self-propelled vehicle.
*A vehicle producing power within itself for its propulsion is known as a self-propelled vehicle.
*Ex:Scooters,Cars,Bus,Ship.
Types of Automobiles
Vehicle Construction
Before invention of automobile, the most common type of vehicle used in our country was Bullock Cart. Now-a-days, we are also using bullock cart in rural area.
Chasis
A vehicle without body is called Chasis.
Frame
*The frame is the main part of the chassis. It is the backbone of the vehicle.
*all other parts of the chassis are mounted on the frame.
Aerodynamics Of Automobile Body
*Aero means air, Dynamics means motion.
*Aerodynamics is, the behaviour of air in motion relative to the vehicle body.
Various forces action on the vehicle
1.Drag Force
2.Lift Force
3.Cross Wind Force
Moment acting on the Vehicle Body
1.Pitching Moment
2.Yawing Moment
3.Roolling Moment