Answer to Question #96287 in Mechanics | Relativity for B Ranjith Kumar

Question

In which of the following situations would it be harder to drive around a bend without skidding?
1)Slow speed in a sharp (tight) bend
2)Slow speed in a gentle bend
3)High speed in a sharp (tight) bend
4)High speed in a gentle bend

Answer 1

In this case the centripetal acceleration should be high. We can use the formula:

$$a=\frac{v^2}{r}$$

Answer: 3)High speed in a sharp (tight) bend