Answer:
2.01
Explanation:
First, we need to find the centripetal acceleration.
We're given that the merry go round rotates 1 revolution in 2.09 seconds. Converting to rpm, we know that it rotates 30 revolution per minute
Now this speed gotten in rpm will be converted to m/s, to ease the calculation
30 rpm = πdN/60 m/s
30 rpm = (3.142 * 4 * 30)/60
30 rpm = 377.04/60
30 rpm = 6.284 m/s
a(c) = v²/r
a(c) = 6.284²/2
a(c) = 39.49 / 2
a(c) = 19.74 m/s²
F = ma
F = 50 * 19.74
F = 987 N
Also, Normal Force, F(n) =
F(n) = mg
F(n) = 50 * 9.81
F(n) = 490.5
We then use this to find the coefficient of static friction, μ
μ = F/F(n)
μ = 987 / 490.5
μ = 2.01
