11 Example 5.10

Cyclist on Unbanked Turn

Cyclist on Unbanked Turn

Physics Principle

On an unbanked turn, friction must provide all the centripetal force:

mv²/R ≤ μmg

Simplifies to: v² ≤ μRg

Current Status

Calculating...

v² = 25.00 m²/s²

μRg = 2.94 m²/s²

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