Tractive Force Calculator, Formula, TF Calculation

Tractive Force Calculator

Enter the values of the coefficient of friction, μ, mass, m_(kg), and gravity, g_(m/s2) to determine the value of tractive Force, TF_(N).

Tractive Force Formula

Tractive force represents the force used to generate motion between a body and a tangential surface, through the use of friction and gravity.

Tractive Force, TF_(N) in Newtons is calculated by multiplying the coefficient of friction, μ  by the mass of the object, m_(kg) in kilograms and the acceleration due to gravity, g_(m/s2) in metres per second squared(9.81 m/s² on Earth).

Tractive Force, TF_(N) = μ * m_(kg) * g_(m/s2)

TF_(N) = tractive force in Newtons, N.

μ = coefficient of friction.

m_(kg) = mass in kilograms, kg.

g_(m/s2) = acceleration due to gravity in metres per second squared, m/s².

Tractive Force Calculation:

1. Calculate the tractive force required to move a 1000 kg car on a road with a coefficient of friction of 0.3.

Given: μ = 0.3, m_(kg) = 1000kg, g_(m/s2) = 9.81m/s².

Tractive Force, TF_(N) = μ * m_(kg) * g_(m/s2)

TF_(N) = 0.3 * 1000 * 9.81

TF_(N) = 2943N.

2. Suppose the tractive force required to move an object is 500 N, with a coefficient of friction 0.25 and using the acceleration due to gravity.

Given: μ = 0.25, TF_(N) = 500N, g_(m/s2) = 9.81m/s².

Tractive Force, TF_(N) = μ * m_(kg) * g_(m/s2)

m_(kg) = TF_(N) / μ * g_(m/s2)

m_(kg) = 500 / 0.25 * 9.81

m_(kg) = 203.88kg.

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