Friction & Curves: Direction & Explanation

Supernejihh · Feb 7, 2012

Homework Statement

If a car goes around a curve, which direction is its friction? Pointed towards the circle or outwards? Explain please. Thanks in advance.

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xlava · Feb 7, 2012

That depends. Think about what happens when the friction is pointed inward in relation to the car's maximum and minimum velocities. Which way would the friction point if the car is moving at a maximum speed? At a minimum speed?

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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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