The Ford Expedition has a 65.5-in. track and a 20-ft turning radius. The P265170R17 tires have...

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The Ford Expedition has a 65.5-in. track and a 20-ft turningradius. The P265170R17 tires have a nominal radius of 15 in. If thevehicle was designed with a solid rear axle (i.e., nodifferential), calculate the amount of wind-up in the rear axlewhen the vehicle performs a 180\" turn at minimum radius. (Answer:2.18 revolutions.) (with explanation and details please)

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Turning radius R 20 ftTrack t 655 in 5458333 ftTurning radius of outer wheel Rt2 2272916667 ftTurning    See Answer
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