Uniform circular motion (I DON'T KNOW)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the maximum speed a 1050 kg car can achieve while rounding a turn with a radius of 77 m on a flat road, given a static friction coefficient of 0.80. The calculations involve determining the normal force and frictional force, leading to an acceleration of 17.64 m/s². The maximum speed is derived using the formula v = √(a * r), resulting in a maximum speed of approximately 27.46 m/s. Clarifications are made regarding the use of acceleration and the forces acting on the car, emphasizing that the net force is the sum of all forces. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the physics principles involved in uniform circular motion.
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WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM SPEED WITH WHICH A 1050KG CAR CAN ROUND A TURN OF RADIUS 77M ON A FLAT ROAD IF THE COESFFIECENT OF STATIC FRICTION BETWEEN TIRES AND ROAD IS .80? here is what I have so far?

m= 1050kg
r =77m
uk =.080
FN=mg FR =ukfn
(1050kg)(9.8m/s) = FN = 10290N
(.80) (10290) = 8232N= FR
A= F/m a=10290N + 8232N/1050 17.64M/S^2
SPEED = X/T 77/17.64 =4.4m/s
Not sure am I right?
 
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At max speed:
F_s = ma
F_s = u_s * N = u_s*mg

Remember that a = v^2/r and solve for v.
 
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v= squre root of (9.8m/s^2)(77m) = is the maxium speed 27.46m/s
 
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You don't need to know time.

F_s = ma

You know F_s, you know m and you know that a = v^2/r
 
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heelp said:
v= squre root of (9.8m/s^2)(77m) = is the maxium speed 27.46m/s

Why did you use acceleration = 9.80 m/s/s ?
The car is on a flat surface with acceleration directed along the x-axis. This causes the car to move forward. Force of gravity acts on the y-axis pulling an object downward.

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http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/U6L2a.html
 
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is F_S IS TOTAL Force
 
heelp said:
is F_S IS TOTAL Force

Fnet is simply the sum of all the forces.

Please read this. I'm sure that will help you. Pay special attention to those examples.
 

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