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I solved it, so please let me know if my solution is correct. ((V/(2*cosz) + (x-(v*tanz)/2)*sinz)*m*g = ((x-(v*tanz)/2)*cosz)*(m*w^2)/R This would give me the moment of force from gravity (left hand side) on the outer wheel and the moment of force from centrifugal (right hand side of...

Haha, remembered moments of forces. Fxd. Thanks

What I'm trying to determine is the center of gravity (X) that will cause the vehicle to flip at a given Y, Z, W, V, and R. Would I really need to differentiate between the radius from the center of gravity and the radius from between the wheels in order to figure that out? I'm struggling...

I realized something that I might have missed in the question. X is the center of gravity above the floor when the vehicle is on flat ground. On the curved inclination I'm not sure how X would change. Is there an equation or way to model that? I agree that there are always fixed parameters...

Hi mfb, Apologies for the double post. I saw a similar post to this one in the general forum and thought I posted this in the wrong area. 1) Center of gravity relative to its rest position on flat ground. Assume that most of the weight is concentrated near the top of the vehicle, so the...

I know V^2/R, but not that one? I have attached a diagram. I have it from two different viewpoints, one from behind and one from above. You are correct, ignore friction forces

Hi Emily, Ok, the radius of the bend is something that I can obtain. I'll call it variable R. Assume that the width of the vehicle is equal to the width of the road (also V inches). How would I proceed in this case? Unfortunately I've sold all of my textbooks so I've had to resort to...

Hi, I have this problem that I'm trying to solve and it has been a few years since I've taken Physics. I want to know how you would approach and solve this problem, and what equations you would use. Hopefully somebody here can help me out. The Problem: A vehicle is on a road that is V inches...