A unicorn is standing on a rotating platform, so that it can be admired from every angle. The platform is 5 m in radius and rotates every 8 seconds (otherwise known as 1/8 of a rotation per second). A. What velocity will the unicorn have if it is on the edge of the platform? B. What coefficient of friction must the unicorn's hooves have to keep him from slipping over the edge?

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A unicorn is standing on a rotating platform, so that it can be admired from every angle. The platform is 5 m in radius and rotates every 8 seconds (otherwise known as 1/8 of a rotation per second).

A. What velocity will the unicorn have if it is on the edge of the platform?

B. What coefficient of friction must the unicorn's hooves have to keep him from slipping over the edge? 

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