Race car A follows path a-a while race car B follows path b-b on the unbanked track. If each car has a constant speed limited to that corresponding to a lateral (normal) acceleration of 0.8g, determine the times t, and to for both cars to negotiate the turn as delimited by the line C-C. C a b 6- B a A C 88 m, 72 m

Race car A follows path a-a while race car B follows path b-b on the unbanked track. If each car has a constant speed limited to that corresponding to a lateral (normal) acceleration of 0.8g, determine the times t, and to for both cars to negotiate the turn as delimited by the line C-C. C a b 6- B a A C 88 m, 72 m

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