If friction is zero, can a vehicle move on the road? Why are we not considering the friction in deriving the expression for the banking angle?
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Friction is necessary for any form of locomotion. Without friction, a vehicle cannot move. The banking angle for a road at a bend is calculated for optimum speed at which every vehicle can negotiate the bend without depending on friction to provide the necessary lateral centripetal force.
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