Applications of Circular Motion | NOTE

This study note analyzes the mechanics of a cyclist navigating a flat circular curve. It explains how centripetal force is provided by frictional force between the tires and the road, causing a overturning torque that requires the cyclist to lean inward at an angle θ. It derives the formulas for the inclination angle and the maximum safe speed to prevent skidding.

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