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A smooth circular road of radius r is banked for a speed `v=40 km//hr`. A car of mass m attempts to go on the circular road. The friction coefficient between the tyre and the road is negligible. The correct statements are:

A

The car cannot make a turn without skidding.

B

If the car turns at a speed less than `40 km//hr`, it slips down.

C

f the car turns at the correct speed of `40 km//hr`, the force by the road on the car is equal to `mv^(2)//r`.

D

If the car turns at the correct speed of `40 km//hr`, the force by the road on the car is greater than mg as well as greater than `mv^(2)//r`.

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To solve the problem of a car navigating a banked circular road without friction, we can analyze the forces acting on the car and derive the necessary conditions for it to maintain a circular motion. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: ### Step 1: Understand the scenario The road is banked at an angle θ for a specific speed (v = 40 km/h). The car of mass m is attempting to navigate this circular path. Since the friction coefficient is negligible, we will rely on the banking angle and the normal force to provide the necessary centripetal force. ### Step 2: Convert speed to SI units Convert the speed from km/h to m/s: \[ v = 40 \text{ km/h} = \frac{40 \times 1000}{3600} \text{ m/s} = \frac{40000}{3600} \approx 11.11 \text{ m/s} \] ### Step 3: Identify forces acting on the car 1. **Weight (mg)**: Acts downwards. 2. **Normal force (N)**: Acts perpendicular to the surface of the banked road. ### Step 4: Resolve the normal force into components The normal force can be resolved into two components: - **Vertical component**: \( N \cos \theta \) (balances the weight of the car) - **Horizontal component**: \( N \sin \theta \) (provides the centripetal force required for circular motion) ### Step 5: Set up equations based on forces 1. **Vertical force balance**: \[ N \cos \theta = mg \] 2. **Centripetal force requirement**: \[ N \sin \theta = \frac{mv^2}{r} \] ### Step 6: Analyze the conditions for different speeds - If the car travels at a speed less than 40 km/h, the required centripetal force cannot be provided by the normal force alone, leading to a tendency to slip downwards. Thus, the statement that "if the car turns at a speed less than 40 km/h it slips down" is **correct**. - If the car travels at exactly 40 km/h, we can substitute \( N \) from the vertical force balance into the centripetal force equation. From the first equation, we have: \[ N = \frac{mg}{\cos \theta} \] Substituting into the second equation: \[ \frac{mg}{\cos \theta} \sin \theta = \frac{mv^2}{r} \] This leads to: \[ mg \tan \theta = \frac{mv^2}{r} \] This indicates that the banking angle is indeed designed for this speed. ### Step 7: Evaluate the statements 1. **The car cannot make a turn without skidding**: **Incorrect** (the road is banked for the speed). 2. **If the car turns at a speed less than 40 km/h, it slips down**: **Correct**. 3. **If the car turns at 40 km/h, the force by the road on the car is equal to \( \frac{mv^2}{r} \)**: **Incorrect** (the normal force is greater). 4. **If the car turns at 40 km/h, the force by the road on the car is greater than both mg and \( \frac{mv^2}{r} \)**: **Correct** (since \( N \) is greater than both due to the banking angle). ### Conclusion The correct statements are: - The car slips down if it turns at a speed less than 40 km/h. - The force by the road on the car is greater than both mg and \( \frac{mv^2}{r} \) when turning at 40 km/h.
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