Question

You've probably seen how the surface of a tire can partially melt and leave a mark on the road when a car's brakes are applied really hard. Explain why the surface of the tire melts.

Answer 1

Going super fast and stopping abruptly causes friction which causes heat thus it melts the surface of the tire.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

tire marks are due to the increase in thermal energy

Step-by-step explanation:

When a tire is spinning at a given speed when the brakes are applied hard, the friction between the tire's particulate and the ground surface is high enough that some tire particles are transferred to the ground.

This is reflected in the heat transfer from the tire to the ground.

Consequently, tire marks are due to the increase in thermal energy and the change in the friction force of the tire.