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Discussion Forum : Physics - Section 1 (Q.No. 44)
Physics
44.
Railway tracks are banked on curves
necessary centrifugal force may be obtained from the horizontal component weight of the train
to avoid frictional force between the tracks and wheels
necessary centripetal force may be obtained from the horizontal component of the weight of the train
the train may not fly off in the opposite direction
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Julielisa said:   7 years ago
Thank you all. Your responses are helpful.
Nag said:   7 years ago
Its simple thing, i.e. whenever trains travel at high speed it requires to c turn then train pulls away from the centre of the curve by centrifugal force it can be balanced by centripetal force by providing banking means elevating track one side delivering in on the side.
Vishal said:   6 years ago
Because to get centripetal force.
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