Cornering force refers to the lateral force exerted on a vehicle's tires when it is negotiating a turn. This force is crucial for understanding how a vehicle behaves during cornering and is influenced by factors such as tire characteristics, vehicle speed, turning radius, weight distribution, and road conditions. When a vehicle turns, it must generate a lateral force to overcome inertia and change direction. This force is produced by the friction between the tires and the road surface.
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