A small ferryboat is 3.90 m wide and 6.30 m long. when a loaded truck pulls onto it, the boat sinks an additional 5.00 cm into t
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Answer:
The coefficient of static friction is 0.29
Explanation:
Given that,
Radius of the merry-go-round, r = 4.4 m
The operator turns on the ride and brings it up to its proper turning rate of one complete rotation every 7.7 s.
We need to find the least coefficient of static friction between the cat and the merry-go-round that will allow the cat to stay in place, without sliding. For this the centripetal force is balanced by the frictional force.
v is the speed of cat,
So, the least coefficient of static friction between the cat and the merry-go-round is 0.29.
The correct answer to the question is : 9375 N.
CALCULATION:
As per the question, the mass of the car m = 1500 Kg.
The diametre of the circular track D = 200 m.
Hence, the radius of the circular path R =
=
= 100 m.
The velocity of the truck v = 25 m/s.
When a body moves in a circular path, the body needs a centripetal force which helps the body stick to the orbit. It acts along the radius and towards the centre.
Hence, the force acting on the car is centripetal force.
The magnitude of the centripetal force is calculated as -
Force F =
=
= 9375 N. [ANS}
The centripetal force is provided to the car in two ways. It is the friction which provides the necessary centripetal force. Sometimes friction is not sufficient. At that time, the road is banked to some extent which provides the necessary centripetal force.