How to determine the car's deceleration at a point along a curve?

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The discussion revolves around determining the angle of a circular sector, specifically how to derive that the angle equals 30 degrees in a given scenario. Participants highlight the importance of geometry in understanding the relationship between angles and tangents in circular motion. The conversation reveals a lack of geometry education among some members, leading to confusion about basic principles. A theorem regarding angles with perpendicular sides is referenced as a useful tool in physics problems, although its application is debated. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for a solid foundation in geometry to effectively tackle related physics challenges.
  • #31
JesseProbst said:
this is when two lines meet, they form right angles.
Unless you state the whole thing, it’s meaningless. There are two pairs of lines involved. Read that helpful link. It states the actual theorem.
 
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  • #32
Err, ok, thanks, I'll check it
 
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