Dynamics Dungeon: Banked Curve
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PREDICT
How this connects to AP Physics 1 (Topic 2.9, Circular Motion): the net force toward the center of the curve must equal mv²/R. On a frictionless bank, the horizontal part of the normal force provides it: tanθ = v²/(gR). On a flat road, friction alone provides it: vmax = √(μgR).