Banked Highway Curve: Calculating Maximum Safe Speed

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The discussion centers on calculating the maximum safe speed for a car navigating a banked highway curve with a radius of 35 meters and a banking angle of 19 degrees. Key factors include the car's mass of 907 kg, a static friction coefficient of 0.72, and gravitational acceleration of 9.8 m/s². Relevant equations involve forces acting on the car, including the balance of gravitational and frictional forces against inertial forces. The user expresses frustration with the problem but acknowledges the assistance received. Ultimately, the question was deemed unnecessary, concluding the discussion.
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Hey, I'm really having problems with this question and I don't really know what to do. I'm hoping someone can help me. Thanks in advance.

Homework Statement


A highway curves to the left with radius of curvature R = 35 m. The highway's surface is banked at 19 degrees so that the cars can take this curve at higher speeds.
Consider a car of mass 907 kg whose tires have static fiction coefficient of .72 against the pavement.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s^2.

How fast can the car take this curve without skidding to the outside of the curve? Answer in units of m/s.


Homework Equations


(mv^2)/r = Fn Sin(angle)
mg = Fn Cos (angle)
(v^2)/rg = Tan (angle)
Ac = g tan (angle)
 
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Consider friction also. Ffriction = \muFn

To keep the car on the road, the weight component pointing down the curve and the friction must be equal to the inertial force of the car mv2/r.

On a bank/ramp, the weight can be resolved into normal and parallel forces with respect to the plane of the road.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/mechanics/carbank.html
 
Alright, thanks. I already knew that stuff.

The question was killed anyway, so I don't have to do it. Thanks for your help.
 
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