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Recap - Car on a Curve

Part of the Mechanics section of Coddy's Physics journey. Lesson 80 of 97.

Challenge

A $1500\ \mathrm{kg}$ car drives around a flat curve of radius $100\ \mathrm{m}$ , seen from behind with the centre of the curve to the left. The tyres grip the dry road with $\mu_s = 0.8$ , and static friction is the only force pulling the car toward the centre. Find the top speed $v$ that does not slide.

Try it yourself

Physics diagram: path, cart

Solve for $v$

All lessons in Mechanics

1Introduction

What is Physics?Your First Equation Turning a Rule Around

4Inclined Planes

Forces on an Incline Gravity Components Frictionless Incline Incline with Friction Will It Slide?Recap - Ramp Challenge

7Projectile Motion

Independent Axes Horizontal Launch Launch at an Angle Range and Max Height Recap - Hit the Target

10Work and Energy

Work Kinetic Energy Work-Energy Theorem Gravitational PE Conservation of Energy Power Recap - Roller Coaster

13Impulse and Momentum

Momentum Impulse Conservation of Momentum Elastic Collisions Inelastic Collisions Recap - Air Track

16Simple Harmonic Motion

What is SHM?Mass on a Spring The Pendulum SHM Graphs Energy in SHM Recap - Oscillator

3Friction

What is Friction?Static Friction Kinetic Friction Friction and Newton's Laws Recap - Sliding Crate

6Vertical Motion

Free Fall Throwing Upward Time in the Air Recap - Dropped Ball

9Project: Delivery Drone

Mission Briefing Takeoff Thrust Climb to Altitude Cruise and Brake Package Drop

12Elastic Energy

Elastic Potential Energy Spring Launchers Energy with Springs Recap - Spring Launcher

15Circular Motion

Uniform Circular Motion Centripetal Acceleration Horizontal Circles Vertical Circles Loop the LoopRecap - Car on a Curve

18Final Challenges

Recap - Stunt Ramp Recap - Crash Test Recap - Space Probe