Sensors reveal the secrets of car tyres
Jan 1, 2001
Modern cars contain an ever-increasing amount of sophisticated electronics, such as anti-blocking braking systems and electronic stability programmes. These systems rely on sensors that monitor the rotational speed of the wheels: if the speed of one wheel changes faster than the others, then the brake on that wheel is either applied or released until the speed returns to within a safe margin.
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