Concept explainers
a.
Acceleration of the car.
a.
Answer to Problem 58A
Acceleration is equal to
Explanation of Solution
Given :
Mass of the car
Radius of the track
Time taken to complete one revolution
Formula used:
Total distance traveled to complete one revolution is,
Velocity is given as
Centripetal acceleration is given by,
Calculation:
Total distance traveled by car to complete one revolution is;
Now, velocity of the car is,
Centripetal acceleration will be,
Conclusion:
Therefore, acceleration is equal to
b.
Force exerted by track on the tire.
b.
Answer to Problem 58A
Force exerted by track on the tire is equal to 5926.17 N .
Explanation of Solution
Given :
Mass of the car
Radius of the track
Time taken to complete one revolution
Formula used :
Rotational force is,
Here, m is mass, v is velocity and r is radius.
Calculation:
Force exerted by track on the tire will be equal to
Centripetal force is given by,
Therefore force is equal to,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the force exerted by track on the tire is equal to 5926.17 N.
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