Does pressing the accelerator deeper make the car go faster?
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Pressing the accelerator deeper does make the car go faster. Here is some relevant information about the accelerator: Introduction: The faster you press the accelerator, the higher the engine speed (how many revolutions the engine makes per minute) becomes. However, engine speed is related to multiple factors. Automotive design engineers specify the rated speed (i.e., normal operating speed) and the maximum speed (the fastest speed the engine can achieve when pushed to its limit) during the design phase. Note: At the same engine speed and in the same gear, the car will go faster if it is unloaded (lower total weight) and slower if it is fully loaded (higher total weight). At the same engine speed, higher gears (e.g., 4th gear) result in faster speeds, while lower gears (e.g., 1st gear) result in slower speeds. Therefore, generally speaking, when the accelerator is pressed all the way down, the engine speed will reach its highest (but not exceed the designed maximum speed), and the car speed will also increase, potentially reaching the maximum speed. However, whether the maximum speed is achieved depends on factors such as the gear, vehicle load (total weight of the car), and road conditions (uphill, flat, or downhill).