Question

The ideal angle of banking provided on the curves of the roads depends on

• A. Weight of the vehicle
• B. Square of the velocity of the vehicle
• C. Nature of the road surfaces
• D. Co-efficient of friction between the road and vehicle contact point

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Square of the velocity of the vehicle

The ideal angle of banking on curved roads depends on the square of the velocity of the vehicle. Superelevation is used to keep the vehicle in equilibrium while in motion. The angle of inclination/banking is given as $tan\theta =\frac {(v ^ 2)}{(gr)}$ Where v = Velocity of the vehicle, r = Radius of the circular path.