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A differential is a crucial mechanical device that transmits torque and rotation through three shafts, primarily found in automobiles. It serves two main functions: providing two outputs from one input, or combining two inputs to produce a single result based on their sum, difference, or average. In automotive applications, the differential enables each driving roadwheel to rotate at different speeds while delivering equal torque. This mechanism is essential for smooth turning and effective vehicle performance, making it a key component in modern wheeled vehicles.
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Differential(Diferenciál) Vypracoval: Jan Sedlář
Differential (mechanical device) • A differential is a device, usually but not necessarily employing gears, capable of transmitting torque and rotation through three shafts, almost always used in one of two ways: in one way, it receives one input and provides two outputs—this is found in most automobiles—and in the other way, it combines two inputs to create an output that is the sum, difference, or average, of the inputs. • In automobiles and other wheeled vehicles, the differential allows each of the driving roadwheels to rotate at different speeds, while for most vehicles supplying equal torque to each of them.