Maximize Car Speed on Banked Track: Frictional Force Problem Solution

In summary, the conversation discusses the problem of finding the maximum speed for a car to stay on a banked track without skidding sideways. The given information includes the radius of the track, the angle of banking, and the coefficient of static friction between the wheels and the road. The equations used in solving the problem include the acceleration due to gravity. The conversation concludes with one participant finding a helpful resource that aided in understanding the problem.
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Homework Statement



A car is driven around a track of radius R=100m which is banked at 30degrees to the horizontal. If the coefficients of static friction between the wheels and the road is Us=0.8, find the maximum speed for the car to stay on the road without skidding sideways.


Homework Equations



g = 9.8m/s^2.

The Attempt at a Solution



Not a clue. Please don't just say split it into comppnets etc... I really don't now how to do this so will need it really explaining to me. Thanks
 
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thats great. thanks i can suddenly do it.
 
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Yeah - nice little java thing where you enter one value, and all the others instantly appear. :smile:
 

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