The discussion focuses on calculating the minimum curvature radius for an airplane flying at 950 km/h with a maximum banking angle of 40 degrees. The relevant equation for this problem is derived from Newton's second law, specifically F = ma = mv² / r, where 'm' is the mass of the airplane, 'v' is the velocity, and 'r' is the radius of curvature. The challenge lies in understanding how the banking angle influences the forces acting on the airplane during the turn.
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Assume that the force of the air on the plane in the direction perpendicular to the wings does not change when the airplane banks.lu22 said:Homework Statement
If a plane is flying level at 950 km/h and the banking angle is not to exceed 40 degrees what is the minimum curvature radius for the turn?
Homework Equations
possibly F = ma = mv2 / r ?
The Attempt at a Solution
no idea where to start on this one, not sure where the angle factors into everything