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Posted by fadsfads on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 12:36am.

Suppose the coefficient of static friction between the road and the tires on a Formula One car is 0.7 during a Grand Prix auto race. What speed will put the car on the verge of sliding as it rounds a level curve of 39.0 m radius?

physics - drwls, Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 2:16am
Solve this equation for V:

M V^2/R = 0.7 M g

M (the mass) cancels out, so

V = sqrt(0.7 g*R)

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