What is mu_min given radius 54m?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the minimum coefficient of static friction (mu_min) required to prevent a car from slipping while navigating a curve with a radius of 54 meters at a speed of 50.0 km/h. The scenario involves a car with a mass of 1400 kg on a level curve where the angle of banking is zero and friction is the only force preventing slippage. The relationship between the forces acting on the car is established using the equation mu * m * g = m * v^2 / r, leading to the determination of mu_min based on the given parameters.

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What is mu_min given radius 54m?

A)A car of mass M = 1400 kg traveling at 50.0 km/hour enters a banked turn covered with ice. The road is banked at an angle theta, and there is no friction between the road and the car's tires. http://session.masteringphysics.com/problemAsset/1011163/29/MLD_cm_7_a.jpg

B)Now, suppose that the curve is level (theta = 0) and that the ice has melted, so that there is a coefficient of static friction mu between the road and the car's tires. (Part B figure) What is mu_min, the minimum value of the coefficient of static friction between the tires and the road required to prevent the car from slipping? Assume that the car's speed is still 50.0 km/hour and that the radius of the curve is given by the value you found for r in Part A.
http://session.masteringphysics.com/problemAsset/1011163/29/MLD_cm_7_b.jpgI got A) r= 54.0 m because of r= v^2/[g*tan(theta)] given theta = 20

I'm not sure what I need to do to get mu_min. Can someone please help me?
 
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You know the velocity, radius of the path, and mass of the car. The road applies a force to the car causing it to accelerate in a circular path. The force has magnitude,

mu*m*g

and equals the centripetal force, m*v^2/r
 
thank you so much Spinnor!
 

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