Sentences with phrase «degrees of slip»

It offers maximum shift speed and backs - off the stability and traction controls to permit larger degrees of slip, though in extremis there is still some tailoring of the trajectory based on the F1 - Trac dynamics model.

In the study, the research team identified three distinctive characteristic regimes with regard to the degree of slip at the interface and revealed the underlying molecular mechanisms for each regime: (i) the z - to - x chain rotation mechanism in the vorticity plane in the weak flow regime, which effectively diminishes the wall friction against chain movement along the flow direction, (ii) the repetitive chain detachment - attachment (out - of - plane wagging) and disentanglement mechanism in the intermediate regime, and (iii) irregular (chaotic) chain rotation and tumbling mechanisms in the strong flow regime.

Turning this into its more permissive «sport plus» mode allows a modest, but predictable, degree of slip — and makes the D3 an amusing companion on a damp road.

The beautifully weighted controls offered all the feel and feedback you could need, and with a little provocation any degree of slip angle was attainable.

In essence, quattro Ultra acts more like a haldex system, keeping the Q5 mostly front wheel drive and only shuffling power to the rear wheels when a certain degree of slip is detected.

Select M1 on the steering wheel spoke to maximize driving dynamics (the Active M Differential has a reprogrammed control unit; the Dynamic Mode allows a greater degree of slip and the steering is 20 % more direct).

These include at a physical level, a greater volume of and improvements to sound insulation materials, while in the electronic arena the Engine Speed Control (ESC) smoothes downshifts and the torque converter is given a degree of slip that both improves its NVH qualities and gives improved drivability and economy.

This employs the ABS anti-lock braking sensors to calculate the degree of slip.

«The less intrusive stability control calibration allows a fair degree of slip, which is progressively taken away without cutting all the grunt.

Not exact matches

But ownership slipped for people in the bottom half of the income distribution, and to a lesser degree for people who were above the median but below the top 10 percent.

The ratio of the earnings of all those with graduate degrees to clergy earnings is gradually increasing; the clergy are slipping further behind.

I get tongue tied with my kids all the time and slip silly words into sentences they have no business being in based on the background noise (of which, with 4 kids who all talk to some degree or other, is alot of noise lol).

«Great strides have been made at the Utica campus in terms of expanded degree programs and record enrollment, and I'd hate to see the school slip backwards,» Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, a Utica Democrat told POLITICO New York.

As teachers get pink slips, students are growing reluctant to pursue degrees in teaching, and education experts warn of a shortage of new teachers just as larger numbers of youngsters are entering elementary school.

And whenever I find myself slipping back into old ways of thinking, I remember my wife's question: «How many orphaned kids from an unknown farming town graduated from high school and have an undergrad degree or a Ph.D.?»

Regarding baseballs, the problem is that the fovea can focus on only a very small area — only about 2 degrees of the visual field (or an area smaller than your thumbnail held at arm's length)-- so as a pitched ball moves closer it can easily slip into your peripheral vision as it becomes larger.

But if silent slip has been relieving stress along these faults without scientists realizing it, then the degree of danger may actually be less than they think.

«On many things 360 - degree video on a computer does as well as viewing it on a VR viewer, so you might not need to go through the trouble of putting together the cardboard viewer and slipping in the phone to experience it,» he added.

What to wear: A ball gown slip enhances all 360 degrees of your dress's pouf.

You are also required to upload scanned copies of your latest salary slip or employment offer - letter, birth certificate and degree certificates.

Hanks finds the right degree of gravity for Bradlee as well, although both occasionally slip up due to a script that too often calls attention to itself.

When I said that the film hits particularly bland spells, I really did mean it, though I'd be lying if I said that the film ever slips into downright dullness, thanks to an adequate degree of colorful wit within Sherriff's, West's and Maschwitz's screenplay, which, at the very least, delivers on engaging characterization that is made all the more engaging by the portrayals of the characters.

Time slips, lost time, and memory lapses afflict the members of the expedition to varying degrees that ultimately result in potentially fatal suspicion, paranoia, and distrust.

When I slip behind the wheel for a blast down the road, he asks if he can come along (Simon's seven - year - old son Henry comes too)-- not, I suspect, in the hope of learning anything useful from my driving technique but to listen to the 4.2 - litre Ferrari - developed 90 - degree V8 when I give it the beans.

Electro - mechanical solutions are also used to control the viscous pressure to adapt the slip ratio (or degree of lock) as per requirement.

Between these extremes of engagement and disengagement the clutch slips to varying degrees.

The limited - slip differential is well tuned to the rest of the car, the speed and degree at which it locks up really helping the Abarth feel instinctive and transparent.

Feed in the power gently and there's great traction, or jump on the throttle a little harder and enjoy the sensation of the rear tyres braking traction allowing a few degrees of measured slip.

The ATV system uses an electronic differential in conjunction with the ABS brakes to allow varying degrees of wheel slip.

For example, if outward slip is sensed while turning, the active differential may deliver more power to the outer wheel in order to minimize the yaw (essentially the degree to which the front and rear wheels of a car are out of line.)

Your actual creations, your factual accomplishments, or even selfless, kind, and communal actions, do not exist unless the «mob» agrees they exist — and sometimes it takes a meaningless piece of paper, whether a contract, a degree, or a green slip of paper with a guy's face and a number on it, before you're no longer deemed invisible.

Victor and Oppenheimer do agree that the two - degree target is slipping out of immediate reach.

Yale Environment 360: It is becoming increasingly common to hear very knowledgeable people say that the possibility of holding average global warming to under 2 degrees Celsius is slipping away from us.

Another interesting twist is how 1.5 degrees C is slipped into the accord in the ultimate clause, not as a definitive global goal, but something to be considered after further consideration by 2015 (see Article 12 of the accord).

Both the property owner and the person walking, have a degree of responsibility regarding any slip and fall accident.

Three - step angle adjustment allows gamers to choose between 0, 4, or 8 degrees of adjustment for perfect angle and the keyboard has rubber feet to prevent slipping.

There's no phone to slip in, its larger headset and panels makes for greater comfort in use, while it also offers six degrees of freedom for greater in - game control.

She also slips her degree inside her email address instead of listing it next to her name.