Question: The roller-coaster track shown is contained in a vertical plane. The portion of track between A and B is straight and horizontal, while the portions

The roller-coaster track shown is contained in a vertical plane. The portion of track between A and B is straight and horizontal, while the portions to the left of A and to the right of B have radii of curvature as indicated. A car is traveling at a speed of 72 km/h when the brakes are suddenly applied, causing the wheels of the car to slide on the track Determine the initial deceleration of the car if the brakes are applied as the car

(a) Has almost reached A,

(b) Is traveling between A and B,

(c) Has just passed B.

The roller-coaster track shown is contained in a vertical plane.

-30 m 45 m

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