Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force Formula

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Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration. Check FAQs
RCurve=WV2gFc
RCurve - Curve Radius?W - Weight of Vehicle?V - Vehicle Velocity?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?Fc - Centrifugal Force?

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204.332Edit=51Edit80Edit29.8Edit163Edit
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Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RCurve=WV2gFc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RCurve=51kg80km/h29.8m/s²163N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RCurve=518029.8163
Next Step Evaluate
RCurve=204.332039564292m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RCurve=204.332m

Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force Formula Elements

Variables
Curve Radius
Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: RCurve
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight of Vehicle
Weight of vehicle is the total safe weight of the vehicle which passes through the centre of gravity.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vehicle Velocity
Vehicle Velocity can be described as the amount of distance vehicle travelled in a perticular time.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Acceleration due to Gravity
The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Centrifugal Force
Centrifugal Force is the apparent outward force on a mass when it is rotated.
Symbol: Fc
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Centrifugal Ratio category

​Go Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle
Fc=WV2gRCurve
​Go Speed of Vehicle given Centrifugal Force
V=FcgRCurveW
​Go Centrifugal Ratio
PWratio=V2RCurveg
​Go Design Speed of Highway
V1=RCurveg4

How to Evaluate Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force?

Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force evaluator uses Curve Radius = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Centrifugal Force) to evaluate the Curve Radius, The Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force formula is defined as the radius of the transition curve through which a vehicle passes for a comfortable transition from a straight road to a curved road. Curve Radius is denoted by RCurve symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force, enter Weight of Vehicle (W), Vehicle Velocity (V), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Centrifugal Force (Fc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force

What is the formula to find Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force?
The formula of Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force is expressed as Curve Radius = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Centrifugal Force). Here is an example- 204.332 = (51*22.2222222222222^2)/(9.8*163).
How to calculate Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force?
With Weight of Vehicle (W), Vehicle Velocity (V), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Centrifugal Force (Fc) we can find Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force using the formula - Curve Radius = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Centrifugal Force).
Can the Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force be negative?
No, the Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force?
Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force can be measured.
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