(II) Drag-race tires in contact with an asphalt surface have a very high coefficient of

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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.

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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.

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