Why do the back wheels of a cart go over a bump easier than the front wheels?

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Why do the back wheels of a cart go over a bump easier than the front wheels?

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If you’re talking about a push cart, it is because a component of the force you are pushing with is directed downwards. Since the rear wheels are nearly straight down from your hands, there is much less force pointing down.

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