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Rounding a flat curve – dynamics of cicular motion problems and solutions

1. A 2000-kg car rounds a curve on a flat road of radius 150 m. Coefficient of static friction is 0,5.
Determine the maximum speed so the car follow the curve and not skid. Acceleration due to gravity =
10 m/s2.
Known :
Mass (m) = 2000 kg
Radius (r) = 150 meters
Coefficient of static friction (μs) = 0,5
weight (w) = m g = (2000 kg)(10 m/s2) = 20.000 kg m/s2 = 20.000 N
Force of static friction (Fs) = μs N = μs w = (0,7)(20.000 N) = 14.000 N
Wanted : v
Solution :
Σ F=m a
v2
Σ F=m
r
2
v
F s=m
r
v2
μs N=m
r
v2
μs w=m
r

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