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(II) Drag-race tires in contact with an asphalt surface have a very high coefficient of
Chapter 4, Problem 44P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 44P
(II) Drag-race tires in contact with an asphalt surface have a very high coefficient of static friction. Assuming a constant acceleration and no slipping of tires, estimate the coefficient of static friction needed for a drag racer to cover 1.0 km in 12 s, starting from rest.
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QUESTION:
Problem 44P
(II) Drag-race tires in contact with an asphalt surface have a very high coefficient of static friction. Assuming a constant acceleration and no slipping of tires, estimate the coefficient of static friction needed for a drag racer to cover 1.0 km in 12 s, starting from rest.
ANSWER:
Solution 44P
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We have to estimate the coefficient of static friction needed for a drag racer to cover 1.0 km in
12 s starting from rest.
The free body diagram for the car is as shown in the figure below.