Circular Motion and coefficient of static friction

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The discussion focuses on calculating the normal force acting on a 1000-kg sports car moving at 20 m/s over the rounded top of a hill with a radius of 100 m. The key to solving this problem lies in understanding the relationship between gravitational force, centripetal force, and the normal force. The normal force can be determined using the formula: Normal Force = Weight - Centripetal Force, where Weight is the gravitational force acting on the car and Centripetal Force is calculated based on the car's velocity and the radius of the hill.

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sophendo
Circular Motion

I think what I don't understand is how to find the normal force, especially with an object on a hill. My teacher didn't go over it very well so I have only a vague understanding of it. [b(] Here is a sample question that deals with it that I can not seem to figure out how to go about it.

A 1000-kg sports car moving at 20 m/s crosses the rounded top of a hill (radius=100m). Determine the normal force on the car.

I think if I understand how to do this problem, I'll be fine with the others. Thanks for any input!

*edited. Sorry! I posted the wrong problem. haha. This should be the one. Yup, normal force.
 
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Oh... I get it now. Thank you Thank you!
 

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