A Formula-1 car encounters a hump which has a circular shape with smooth transitions at both ends.

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A Formula-1 car encounters a hump which has a circular shape with smooth transitions at both ends. 

(a) What speed vB will cause the car to lose contact with the road at the topmost point B? 

(b) For a speed vA = 190 km / h, what is the normal force exerted by the road on the 640-kg car as it passes point A?

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

ISBN: 9781118885840

8th Edition

Authors: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton

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