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Dynamics of uniform and non uniform circular motion

Question

The over-bridge of a river is in the form of a circular arc of radius of curvature 10 m. If g = 10 ms-2. The highest speed (in m/s) at which a motor cyclist can cross the bridge without leaving the ground is

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Solution

The motor cyclist can leave the ground only at the highest point on the bridge. At this point, the centripetal force is mv /R. He will not leave the ground if the centripetal force equals the weight mg.
Thus mv2R=mg or v=gR=10×10=10 ms1.



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