You are driving a classic car with a friend who is sitting to your right on the

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You are driving a classic car with a friend who is sitting to your right on the passenger side of the front seat. Since the classic car has one long seat in front, you know yourfriend can move a little closer. You decide to use your knowledge of physics to achieve your romantic goal. So you'll make a sharp turn to the right. The coefficient of static friction between your friend and the seat of the car is .40 and you drive at a constant speed of 18 m/s. Using the information, what is the maximum radius you could make your turn and still have you friend slide your way?

Explanation / Answer

m*v^2/r = m*g*mue

r = v^2/(g*mue) = 82.65 m

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