by Kababu » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:06 pm
They use science in every single part. They use aerodynamics to maximize the airflow and hence make the car go faster while using less gas. They use physics, math, chemistry, anatomy. here is how they use every one. They use physics because they have to understand how the forces work on the engine. They also use physics to understand the impacts and hence be able to make cars safer. Everything that has to do with a car's design, and safety comes from physics and understanding the forces that a car has on the road, on one's self and on other cars. They use math to understand proportions. You do not want a car in which a six ft. person will not fit. So math is important. They also use math in the design because they may find that the car may have a better aero flow if they shave a thousanth of an inch from the rear decklid. They also use math in the ratings like HP and Torque. math is in the speedometers because they have to calibrate them perfectly. They use math to find out the weight of the car, how heavy it may be, a bunch of stuff. too much to name., they use chemistry because they have to understand the resistance of some materials, they blend differente elements to make composite materials that are lighter and more tolerant like Magnesium rims and Carbon Fiber elements. Cars are constructed today by science in an effort to maximize theire performance and efficiency in everything from lasting plastics to tire compounds to brake dimensions. everything. And, which I forgot to name is Anatomy. They use anatomy to make the car seats, make the comfy to drive and ride in. Cars could be totally different today if we did not have science. Of course they use lots more science branches, but I believe that the five I just mentioned are the most important ones of all.