SOLUTION: The maximum speed (v) that an automobile can travel around a curve of radius r without skidding is given by the equation
{{{v=sqrt(5r/2)}}}
where v is in miles per hour and r is
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Question 964148: The maximum speed (v) that an automobile can travel around a curve of radius r without skidding is given by the equation
where v is in miles per hour and r is measured in feet. What is the maximum speed a car can travel around a curve with a radius of 160 feet without skidding?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The maximum speed (v) that an automobile can travel around a curve of radius r without skidding is given by the equation
where v is in miles per hour and r is measured in feet. What is the maximum speed a car can travel around a curve with a radius of 160 feet without skidding?
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Sub 160 for r, solve for v
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