Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 5, Problem 39P
(II) Highway curves are marked with a suggested speed. If this speed is based on what would be safe in wet weather, estimate the radius of curvature for a curve marked 50 km/h. Use Table 5–1.
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