What is the problem with banking?

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The discussion revolves around a problem related to banking in physics, likely involving forces and motion on an inclined plane. Participants are examining the dynamics of forces acting on objects in this context.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are questioning the accuracy of the problem setup, including the angles and forces involved. There is a suggestion to utilize free body diagrams to clarify the forces acting on the objects in the scenario. Some participants are also inquiring about the conditions, such as whether the ramp is frictionless.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing insights and questioning assumptions about the problem. There is an emphasis on the need for clearer diagrams and a better understanding of the forces at play, but no consensus has been reached on the correct interpretation of the problem.

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There are indications of potential errors in the problem statement, such as incorrect angles and force contributions. Participants are also addressing the need for specific details regarding the frictional conditions of the ramp.

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Ok, I did the proper "latex tags" :D ...sorry about that
 
#1 has several errors. There is no 30 degrees in the problem, and the signs are not correct. The bank is the wrong way for the normal force to be making a positive contribution to the needed centripetal force. It appears the normal force is not what you think it is. You need to draw a free body diagram with all forces resolved into horizontal and vertical components. There is no vertical acceleration, so the sum of the vertical forces must be zero. The sum of the horizontal forces must provide the centripetal acceleration.

For #2 is the ramp frictionless? I don't see how you have used the block on the ramp. Again you need free body diagrams, one for each block.
 
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