Concept explainers
(a)
The friction force needed on the train passenger without any tilt in the track.
(a)
Answer to Problem 94GP
The friction force needed on the train passenger without any tilt in the track is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The radius of curvature for the Acela train,
The speed of Acela train,
The mass of the passenger,
Formula Used:
The expression to calculate the friction force needed on the train passenger without any tilt in the track is,
Calculation:
Substitute all the values in the above expression.
Conclusion:
Thus, the friction force needed on the train passenger without any tilt in the track is
(b)
The friction force needed on the train passenger with tilt in the track.
(b)
Answer to Problem 94GP
The friction force needed on the train passenger with tilt in the track is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The angle of tilt of the track,
The radius of curvature for the Acela train,
The speed of Acela train,
The mass of the passenger,
Formula Used:
The expression to calculate the friction force needed on the train passenger with tilt in the track is,
Calculation:
Substitute all the values in the above expression.
Conclusion:
Thus, the friction force needed on the train passenger with tilt in the track is
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