Savchenko Problem 2.1.66

Physics · mechanics · thermodynamics

Problem

In a circus ride, a motorcyclist moves along the inner surface of a sphere of radius R. As it accelerates, it begins to describe a horizontal circle in the upper hemisphere. After that, for greater effect, the lower hemisphere is removed. Determine the minimum speed of the rider if the coefficient of tire friction on the surface of the sphere is µ, and the angle between the vertical and the direction to the rider from the center of the sphere is α\alpha.

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