In general, how do you solve for frictional force in centripetal acceleration? I understand that there is a frictional force but when it comes to creating a free-body diagram or solving it in an equation I'm lost.

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Chapter6: Applications Of Newton's Laws
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Problem 12CQ: As a skater forms a circle, what force is responsible for making his turn? Use a free-body diagram...
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In general, how do you solve for frictional force in centripetal acceleration? I understand that there is a frictional force but when it comes to creating a free-body diagram or solving it in an equation I'm lost.

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