Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0133915425
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Chapter 12 - Kinematics of a Particle - Section 12.7 - Curvilinear Motion: Normal and Tangential Components - Problems - Page 65: 111

Answer

$v=38.7$ m/s

Work Step by Step

Since the speed of the race car is constant, its tangential component of acceleration is zero, i.e. $a_t=0$. Thus, $a=a_n=\frac{v^2}{\rho}$ $7.5=\frac{v^2}{200}$ $v=38.7$ m/s
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