Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Circular Motion
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Circular Motion
A park features a radius of 10 m . Assuming the road encircling it...
A park features a radius of . Assuming the road encircling it is horizontal (unbanked), determine the minimum friction coefficient required so that a scooter travelling at avoids skidding.
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- A
- B
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- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
Given speed of the scooter,
Radius of the circular park,
For a vehicle to safely negotiate an unbanked circular curve, the required centripetal force is provided by the frictional force between the tyres and the road.
Taking , we get:
\mu_\min = \dfrac{5^2}{10 \times 10} = \dfrac{25}{100} = 0.25
Radius of the circular park,
For a vehicle to safely negotiate an unbanked circular curve, the required centripetal force is provided by the frictional force between the tyres and the road.
Taking , we get:
\mu_\min = \dfrac{5^2}{10 \times 10} = \dfrac{25}{100} = 0.25