A car goes around a flat curve of radius 40 m at a speed of 14 m/s. What must be the minimum coefficient of friction between the tires and the road for the car to make the turn?

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A car goes around a flat curve of radius 40 m at a speed of 14 m/s.
What must be the minimum coefficient of friction between the tires
and the road for the car to make the turn?
a.
0.49
b.
0.80
O c.
0.035
Od.
0.60
Transcribed Image Text:A car goes around a flat curve of radius 40 m at a speed of 14 m/s. What must be the minimum coefficient of friction between the tires and the road for the car to make the turn? a. 0.49 b. 0.80 O c. 0.035 Od. 0.60
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