What is the percent slip for tires in the provided example?

To determine the percent slip for tires, you typically need to assess the difference between the tire's rotational speed and the actual speed of the vehicle. Percent slip can be calculated using the formula:

[ \text{Percent Slip} = \frac{(V_{tire} - V_{actual})}{V_{tire}} \times 100% ]

where ( V_{tire} ) is the speed at which the tire is rotating based on its circumference and the vehicle speed, while ( V_{actual} ) is the actual speed of the vehicle.

If the answer provided is 5%, this suggests that there is a small difference between the tire's rotation and the vehicle's speed, indicating that the tires are experiencing relatively low slip. This implies that the tires have good traction and are effectively transferring most of their rotational motion into forward motion.

In many driving scenarios, a lower percent slip corresponds to better grip on the road surface, whereas higher values indicate greater slip, which can mean loss of traction or skidding. Thus, a percent slip of 5% reflects a well-functioning system where the tires maintain sufficient contact with the ground without excessive slipping.