Differentiating Power Transmission
After the engine and gearbox, power is transmitted to at least two driven wheels. In a straight line, the torque is distributed equally between them. The moment it negotiates a turn or a curve, it is necessary for the outer wheel to rotate faster (greater circumference) than the inner one.
But in something like a go-kart which has a relatively narrow track, small tyres and not much power, both driven wheels can rotate at the same speed in the corner with the difference in circumferential distance being accommodated by slipping on the track surface. +Continue Reading
