A curve of radius 78 m is banked for a design speed of 100 km/h. Part A If the coefficient of static friction is 0.37 (wet pavement), at what range of speeds can a car safely make the curve? [Hint: Consider the direction of the friction force when the car goes too slow or too fast.) Express your answers using two significant figures separated by a comma. Vo AE ? Umin. Vmax = km/h

A curve of radius 78 m is banked for a design speed of 100 km/h. Part A If the coefficient of static friction is 0.37 (wet pavement), at what range of speeds can a car safely make the curve? [Hint: Consider the direction of the friction force when the car goes too slow or too fast.) Express your answers using two significant figures separated by a comma. Vo AE ? Umin. Vmax = km/h

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter8: Rotational Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 60A

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