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University Physics Volume 1

Introduction

University Physics Volume 1Introduction
Stock cars racing in the Grand National Divisional race at Iowa Speedway in May, 2015
Figure 6.1 Stock cars racing in the Grand National Divisional race at Iowa Speedway in May, 2015. Cars often reach speeds of 200 mph (320 km/h). (credit: modification of work by Erik Schneider/U.S. Navy)

Chapter Outline

6.1 Solving Problems with Newton’s Laws
6.2 Friction
6.3 Centripetal Force
6.4 Drag Force and Terminal Speed

As a racecar moves in a curved path around the turn, its wheels also spin rapidly. The wheels complete many revolutions while the car makes only part of one (a circular arc). How can we describe the velocities, accelerations, and forces involved? What force keeps a racecar from spinning out, hitting the wall bordering the track? What provides this force? Why is the track banked? We answer all of these questions in this chapter as we expand our consideration of Newton’s laws of motion.

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