Car Crash on Inclined Circular Racetrack

[sparkle123]

"A car is driving on a circular racetrack, which is inclined at an angle of 40 degrees to the horizontal. The centre of rotation for the track lies in the horizontal plane, and is 45 m from the centre fo the racetrack and 5.0 m above ground level. The car's tires have a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.35. The car is driving at the maximum possible speed to stay in its position on the narrow track. All of a sudden, the car hits an oil slick and the coefficient of friction is reduced to 0. Where, relative to the centre of the track, does the car crash into the ground?"

I need help visualizing this problem. Where exactly is this "centre of rotation for the track"?
Thank you! :)

 

[I like Serena]

Hi sparkle123!

Your problem appears to be badly formulated.
It should say:
"The centre of rotation for the track lies in the horizontal plane, and is 45 m from the car and 5.0 m above ground level."

 

[sparkle123]

Thanks I like Serena! :)

so centre of rotation for the track = centre of track?

 

[I like Serena]

Yep! :)

 

[sparkle123]

Thanks! :)