Question

On an otherwise straight stretch of road near Moffat, Colorado, the road suddenly turns. This bend in the road is a segment of a circle with radius 118 m. Drivers are cautioned to slow down to 45mph as they navigate the curve.
you heed the sign and slow to 45mph , what will be your acceleration going around the curve at this constant speed?

Sep 22, 2012

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