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Jul 19, 2019Explorer
Cloud Dancer wrote:
IMO if there is no source of energy, there can NOT be a mysterious lateral force.
It is not mysterious new energy, it is a transfer or redirection of force caused by the now increased drag from the added friction of the deflated tire. It is not "pushing" the vehicle in another direction, it is the addition of drag which changes the force vector from predominantly forward, to forward with the addition of lateral. Prior to the blowout there was one vector, there are now two. Both together equal the total of all momentum.
Controlled application of forward thrust helps to compensate for the friction induced drag which is producing the lateral force vector. This maneuver is performed to enhance maintaining or regaining stability and control and then controlled deceleration to a safe location.
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