V² = r * g * cos(theta) (Formula for Minimum Speed on a Banked Curve)

Definition

This formula calculates the minimum speed required for an object to safely navigate through a banked curve without any slipping or skidding. It takes into account the radius of curvature, acceleration due to gravity, and angle of the banked curve.

Related terms

Banked Curve:

A curved road or track that is higher on one side than the other to assist vehicles in turning.

Radius of Curvature: The radius of the circle that best approximates a particular section of a curve.

Acceleration due to Gravity: The acceleration experienced by an object in free fall near the surface of the Earth.