What is the minimum coefficient of friction of a car on a curve?

Answer by  idiotjones (705)

This can be proved by some very fundamental and simple physics equations, but I'll spare the details. The minimum coefficient of friction of a car on a curve is 0.17. Less than that, the car slide of off course.

Answer by  bodescd (23)

0.205 this is the right answer because since the car is in constant motion so the actng forces are balanced. If frictional force is not balanced the car can skid. This depends, however, on the road and tire conditions. The car can be slowed down by shifting to 2'nd gear or to put it in neutral.

Answer by  dcrusher59 (590)

Not sure the purpose of this questions but i will give it a shot, Friction with anything depends on so many factors, Weather, speed, tires, type and weight of vehicle, it is virtually impossible to give an answer with this much information.

Answer by  firefighter38310 (430)

best site for this answer because i am honestly dont have the time to work out the math equation which would be a variable depending on speed, bank of curve, length of time in the curve and weight of vehicle. try Nascar. Com or circle track magazine

Answer by  dee73 (1062)

The car is in constant motion so the forces are equal. Depends on the road and tire conditions also. If friction is not balanced the car can skid.

Answer by  Anonymous

min coefficient of friction = ( ( v^2cosx)/r - gsinx ) / ( gcosx + (v^2sinx)/r ) where v=speed(m), x=incline of track[camber], r=radius of curve(m), g=gravity(m/s^2)

Answer by  Anonymous

*speed in metres per second, also ignores downforce.

Answer by  69nova (389)

The best place to look up the equations needed to determine your answer will be in highway and transportation designs.