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Why applying a perpendicular force to the direction of motion of a rolling wheel makes it turn? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

So, not in a vacuum?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They were referring to friction between the wheel and the ground. Air friction has nothing to do with that.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

That's me, reading too fast. Sorry 😅