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Analysis of Banked Curves with Circular Motion

Banked Curves

Laboratory Investigation

Predictive Circular Balance

Experimental Protocol:

  1. Configure your target Bank Angle and Curve Radius while the simulation state remains paused.
  2. Calculate the required vehicle velocity to achieve net force equilibrium.
  3. Adjust the Vehicle Speed to match your calculated theoretical answer.
  4. Press Start Simulation to test your accuracy. Click and hold down the Peek Button underneath if you wish to verify your calculation before running.

Control Deck

20.0°
60 m
22.0 m/s

Vector Metrics

Centripetal Acceleration (v^2 / r): 0.00 m/s^2
No-Friction Balance Velocity:
Track Balance Status: Paused
Laboratory Setup Paused
Simulation state: Ready / Paused