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ivanzaharov [21]
2 years ago
13

In addition to their remarkable top speeds of almost 60 mph, cheetahs have impressive cornering abilities. In one study, the max

imum centripetal acceleration of a cheetah was measured to be 17 m/s2.What minimum value of the coefficient of static friction between the ground and the cheetah's feet is necessary to provide this acceleration?
Physics
1 answer:
geniusboy [140]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

coefficient of static friction is 1.7329

Explanation:

given data

velocity = 60 mph

acceleration  = 17 m/s²

to find out

coefficient of static friction

solution

we will apply here centripetal force equation

that is

m×v²/r  =  µ × m × g      ..................1

here v²/r is centripetal acceleration and m is mass and  µ  is coefficient static friction so

µ = a / g

µ = 17 / 9.81

µ  = 1.7329

so coefficient of static friction is 1.7329

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