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13-67. The vehicle is designed to combine the feel of a
Chapter 13, Problem 13-67(choose chapter or problem)
The vehicle is designed to combine the feel of a motorcycle with the comfort and safety of an automobile. If the vehicle is traveling at a constant speed of 80 km/h along a circular curved road of radius 100 m, determine the tilt angle \(\theta\) of the vehicle so that only a normal force from the seat acts on the driver. Neglect the size of the driver.
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QUESTION:
The vehicle is designed to combine the feel of a motorcycle with the comfort and safety of an automobile. If the vehicle is traveling at a constant speed of 80 km/h along a circular curved road of radius 100 m, determine the tilt angle \(\theta\) of the vehicle so that only a normal force from the seat acts on the driver. Neglect the size of the driver.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Free body diagram;
The free-body diagram of the passenger is shown in Fig (a).
Here \(a_{n}\) must be directed towards the center of the circular path (positive n axis).