ratio between the width (w)of the front axle and that of the wheel base(l) of a steering mechanism is 0.33. At the instant when the front inner wheel is turned by 17°, what should be the angle turned by the outer front wheel for perfect steering

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ratio between the width (w)of the front axle and that of the wheel base(l) of a steering mechanism is 0.33. At the instant when the front inner wheel is turned by 17°, what should be the angle turned by the outer front wheel for perfect steering?

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