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A race track is shaped like an inverted cone. Race cars drive around this track in a horizontal path. If a drivers speed is 34 m/s, at what distance from the tip of the cone should he drive his car if there is no friction? |
Hi William.
There is a useful discussion of the physics involved in this situation on the Hyperphysics web site here:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/mechanics/carbank.html
If you need help with the mathematical computations, please write back to us with the formulas you are using and we'd be happy to assist you.
Stephen La Rocque.>
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