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The Known:
Mass=2000kg
Velocity=50m/s
Radius=1000m
With the given information the lab worksheet I'm working on is asking me to deduce the coefficient of friction so that I can manipulate the data and answer some questions. The problem I have is that I am not entirely sure that this could be done with just the given information. BTW, this is supposed to be a car on a track.
My attempt at the solution is:
Using Fs= mv^2/r I can get 2000*50^2/1000=5000N
so the question I have is can I use this as the following Fs(max) in this equation to figure out the coefficient of static friction?
Fs(max)=μn where n is the normal force or m*g witch in this case would be 2000*9.8=19,600kgs.
If were to attempt that is would be Fx(max)/n = μ 5000/19600=.26
Is my logic sound? Please help.
Mass=2000kg
Velocity=50m/s
Radius=1000m
With the given information the lab worksheet I'm working on is asking me to deduce the coefficient of friction so that I can manipulate the data and answer some questions. The problem I have is that I am not entirely sure that this could be done with just the given information. BTW, this is supposed to be a car on a track.
My attempt at the solution is:
Using Fs= mv^2/r I can get 2000*50^2/1000=5000N
so the question I have is can I use this as the following Fs(max) in this equation to figure out the coefficient of static friction?
Fs(max)=μn where n is the normal force or m*g witch in this case would be 2000*9.8=19,600kgs.
If were to attempt that is would be Fx(max)/n = μ 5000/19600=.26
Is my logic sound? Please help.
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