You are driving a classic 1954 Nash Ambassador with a friend who is sitting to y

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You are driving a classic 1954 Nash Ambassador with a friend who is sitting to your right on the passenger side of the front seat. The Ambassador has flat bench seats. You would like to be closer to your friend and decide to use physics to achieve your romantic goal by making a quick turn.

If the coefficient of static friction between your friend and the car seat is 0.35, and you keep driving at a constant speed of 29m/s , what is the maximum radius you could make your turn and still have your friend slide your way?

Explanation / Answer

v=(urg)1/2

rmax=v2/ug=292/(0.35*9.8) m

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