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Again: ( also for Tim - Degree in Aerospace Engineering-)
Moment of inertia
Rotational equivalent of inertia:
The tendency of an object to resist rotational acceleration. or remain in ----
The car `s polar moment of inertia:
Its moment of inertia about a vertical, the yaw axis through the centre of rotation has considerable influence on cornering ability, steering, and overall handling response.
To minimise the polar moment of inertia all masses of the car have to be as close as possible to the centre of gravity of the whole car. Then the tires can more easily alter the course, as if the main weights = engine, gearboxes, are located closer to the ends.
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