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In this video, we explore in depth the relationship between cars and water, drawing on physics principles and real-life experiences. ????✨ From entering bodies of water to myths about opening submerged doors, you’ll understand why this seemingly harmless liquid can become a serious danger behind the wheel. ???? Video chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:49 The 4 key scenarios when mixing cars and water 02:00 Entering bodies of water 05:57 Effects of flotation: when the car loses contact with the ground 12:18 The risk of moving water 15:48 Myth or reality: is it difficult to open a submerged door? 19:50 Final tips to avoid water problems Details of the car used in the calculations Length: 4.60 m Ground clearance: 18 cm Weight: 1,500 kg Perpendicular drag coefficient: 1.0 Useful volume for buoyancy: 50% Summary of key tips: 1️⃣ Avoid driving in water deeper than 30 cm. From this height, the car starts to float, losing traction. 2️⃣ Enter bodies of water slowly. Speeds below 5 km/h will minimize waves and avoid major problems. 3️⃣ Do not cross moving water deeper than 20 cm. Even heavy vehicles can be swept away by the flow. 4️⃣ Open windows or use a glass-breaking tool. If the car is submerged, the doors cannot be opened until the water completely fills the interior. ???? The video includes simulations with physical equations and visual demonstrations of real, controlled situations. Discover how variables such as the Froude number (FR), buoyancy and coefficient of friction play an essential role in driving safety. ???????? ➕ More information: www.autofacil.es Follow us on our networks ⬇ / autofacil.es / autofacil / autofacil.es / autofacil.es ???? WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaNs... Presented by Alvaro Sauras ([email protected]) Recorded and edited by Daniel Gordo ([email protected] #CarsAndWater #RoadSafety #DrivingPhysics #Autofácil #ÁlvaroSauras