Cycler on a winding and velocity

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The discussion revolves around calculating the velocity of a cycler on a circular path with a radius of 6 meters, inclined at an angle of 75 degrees. The key forces at play are centrifugal force and friction, which are equated to derive the tension in the system. The equation T = Fc leads to the formulation mv²/R = μF_N, but the user is uncertain how to incorporate the angle and radius into the calculations. Clarification is sought on how to proceed with the given parameters to find the velocity. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the relationship between the forces and the geometry involved.
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Homework Statement



A cycler is going through the winding, cycling on a circle of radius 6m and is slanting with alpha=75^ to the horizontal surface. What's his velocity?

Homework Equations



T=\frac{mv^{2}}{R}
Fc=\mu F_{N}

The Attempt at a Solution



We have two forces on the cycler - centrifugal force and friction. They are equal (or at least should be? Though I don't know why...) so we have T=Fc and thus \frac{mv^{2}}{R}=\mu F_{N}. How should I use it, though, if I have only 75^ and the radius given?
 
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