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3.14159265358979
Jun14-04, 10:09 PM
what is the maximum speed at which a 1500 kg car can round a curve on a flat road if the radius of the curve is 90 m and the coefficient of static friction is 0.5? (ans. 21 m/s) thank you...

ahrkron
Jun14-04, 11:02 PM
In order to get help, you need to post what you have tried, and specific questions about the point where you got stuck.

Chi Meson
Jun15-04, 12:48 PM
21 m/s is the correct answer.

3.14159265358979
Jun15-04, 01:30 PM
i figured it out...thanks

for anyone that cares...

centripetal force = force of friction, solve for v...