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hachi_roku
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Homework Statement
what is the maximum speed with which a 1500kg car can make a left turn around a curve of radius 50m on a level road without sliding?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
i already got the answer...but my question is:
f_s points left and the equation sigmaF_r =
f_s = mv^2/r
why isn't it negative if the force in the free body is pointing left? is it because the car is turning left?