I just dont get this tangential acceleration problem

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The discussion centers on calculating the tangential and radial acceleration of a car accelerating uniformly at the Indianapolis 500. The car accelerates from rest to 300 km/h in a semicircular arc with a radius of 200 m. The key formulas involved are tangential acceleration, defined as the change in velocity over time, and the relationship between tangential and radial acceleration. The problem also requires determining the coefficient of static friction necessary to prevent slipping on a flat curve.

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Homework Statement [/b]
A car at the Indianapolis-500 accelerates uniformly from the pit area, going from rest to

I can't get very far on this one. I know that tangential acceleration= change in velocity over change in time, but there is no time mentioned. I know it has something to do with radians but I don't remember that from trig.
 
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anightlikethis said:
Homework Statement [/b]
A car at the Indianapolis-500 accelerates uniformly from the pit area, going from rest to

I can't get very far on this one. I know that tangential acceleration= change in velocity over change in time, but there is no time mentioned. I know it has something to do with radians but I don't remember that from trig.

What is the entire question?
 
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here it is
A car at the Indianapolis-500 accelerates uniformly from the pit area, going from rest to 300 km/h in a semicircular arc with a radius of 200 m.
Determine the tangential acceleration of the car when it is halfway through the turn, assuming constant tangential acceleration.
Determine the radial acceleration of the car at this time.
If the curve were flat, what would the coefficient of static friction have to be between the tires and the roadbed to provide this acceleration with no slipping or skidding?
 

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