Mr. Payne (80 kg) rides a motorcycle around a vertical loop 32 meters in diameter. At the top, his tires just touch the track. What velocity does he have to ride maintain minimal contact with the loop?

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Elianna Arnold

17 March, 15:26

Mr. Payne (80 kg) rides a motorcycle around a vertical loop 32 meters in diameter. At the top, his tires just touch the track. What velocity does he have to ride maintain minimal contact with the loop?

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Scarlett Vang · Answer 1

We are given

m = 80 kg

d = 32 m

We are asked for the velocity to keep the man from falling when he is at the top

The formula to use is

mg = mv²/r

g = v²/r

v = √rg

v = √ (32/2) (9.81)

v = 156.96 m/s