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In the context of the given equations, what does the term 'μ' represent?
In the context of the given equations, what does the term 'μ' represent?
- Resultant of frictional forces
- Angle of banking
- Coefficient of friction (correct)
- Weight of the vehicle
Based on the equations, what is the expression for the resultant of horizontal components (f cos θ + N sin θ)?
Based on the equations, what is the expression for the resultant of horizontal components (f cos θ + N sin θ)?
- $mg \cos \theta$
- $mv^2/r$
- $f \cos \theta + N \sin \theta$ (correct)
- $N \cos \theta + f \sin \theta$
What is the equation for finding the angle of banking (θ) for the maximum velocity (v) on a banked road?
What is the equation for finding the angle of banking (θ) for the maximum velocity (v) on a banked road?
- $\tan\theta = (v^2 - μrg)/(rg + μv^2)$
- $v^2 = rg(μ+ \tan\theta)/(1-μ\tan\theta)$ (correct)
- $f = μN$
- $N = mg/\cos\theta - μ\sin\theta$
What does the equation N cos θ + f sin θ = mg represent in the context of forces on a banked road?
What does the equation N cos θ + f sin θ = mg represent in the context of forces on a banked road?
What does tan θ = (v2 - μrg)/(rg + μv2) represent in the context of a banked road?
What does tan θ = (v2 - μrg)/(rg + μv2) represent in the context of a banked road?