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Solve the Problem V\mathrm { V } (In Feet Per Second), the Safe Radius

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-If an automobile is traveling at velocity V\mathrm { V } (in feet per second) , the safe radius R\mathrm { R } for a curve with superelevation α\alpha is given by the formula R=V2 g(f+tanα) \mathrm { R } = \frac { \mathrm { V } ^ { 2 } } { \mathrm {~g} ( \mathrm { f } + \tan \alpha ) } , where f\mathrm { f } and gg are constants. A road is being constructed for automobiles traveling at 47 miles per hour. If α=4,g=31.5\alpha = 4 ^ { \circ } , g = 31.5 , and f=0.16f = 0.16 , calculate RR . Round to the nearest foot. (Hint: 1 mile =5280= 5280 feet)


A) R=656ftR = 656 \mathrm { ft }
B) R=1106ftR = 1106 \mathrm { ft }
C) R=640ftR = 640 \mathrm { ft }
D) R=676ft\mathrm { R } = 676 \mathrm { ft }

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