Finding the coefficient of static friction in a centripiton force equation

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Homework Statement




a bus passanger has her laptop sitting on the seat next to her while the bus moves at 10m/s, the bus goes around a turn with a radius of 25m. what is the coefficient of static friction in order to keep the laptop from sliding?

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The Attempt at a Solution


ff=πfn
ac=v^2 /r
cant figure out the correct formula of formulas to use
 
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It's a force problem, so ∑F=ma is a good one to consider using.

As with all force problems, start by drawing a free-body diagram.