A vehicle of weight 40 kN negotiating a horizontal curve of radius 250 m is subjected to the friction force of 5 kN. The distance between the wheels of the axle is 0.8 m and height

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A vehicle of weight 40 kN negotiating a horizontal curve of radius 250 m is subjected to
the friction force of 5 kN. The distance between the wheels of the axle is 0.8 m and height
of CG of vehicle from road surface is 0.6 m. Determine the maximum speed of vehicle
permitted so that overturning and sliding can be prevented.
Transcribed Image Text:A vehicle of weight 40 kN negotiating a horizontal curve of radius 250 m is subjected to the friction force of 5 kN. The distance between the wheels of the axle is 0.8 m and height of CG of vehicle from road surface is 0.6 m. Determine the maximum speed of vehicle permitted so that overturning and sliding can be prevented.
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