Solving for Min Speed with Applied Newton's Law

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The discussion focuses on solving for the minimal speed required using the formula derived from Newton's Law, specifically \(\sqrt{\frac{F*r}{m}}\) and its simplification to \(\sqrt{g*\mu*r}\). The user seeks assistance in determining the coefficient of friction (\(\mu\)) when only the radius is provided. The conversation highlights the necessity of additional problem context to provide accurate guidance on calculating \(\mu\) and the minimal speed.

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  • Understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion
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I can't figure out how to solve for the minimal speed needed if they only provide me a radius. I am using this formula:

[tex]\sqrt{\frac{F*r} {m} }[/tex]

I simplified to:

[tex]\sqrt{g*\mu*r}[/tex]

,but i don't have no idea how to solve for [tex]/mu[/tex].

Please some help.
 
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What is the problem? If you give us the complete text of the problem we'll be able to help you more. I don't know what they're asking for so I don't know how to help you.
 
Sorry I already solved it. Thanks anyway. I will be asking some of these days.
 

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