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Homework Statement
In a popular amusement park ride, a cylinder of radius 3.00 m is set in rotation at an angular speed of 5.00 rad/s. The floor then drops away, leaving the riders suspended against the wall in a vertical position. What minimum coefficient of friction between a rider's clothing and the wall of the cylinder is needed to keep the rider from slipping?
Homework Equations
Fs=mu*Fn
Fc=mv^2/r
The Attempt at a Solution
I didnt know how to start this problem so any guidance would be helpful. Thank you.