FREE Trial

Drag-race tires in contact with an asphalt surface have a very high coefficient of static friction. Assuming

Question:

Drag-race tires in contact with an asphalt surface have a very high coefficient of static friction. Assuming a constant acceleration and no slipping of tires, estimate the coefficient of static friction needed for a drag racer to cover 1.0 km in 12s starting from rest.
Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Answer rating: 58% (12 reviews)

Assume that the static frictional force is the only force accelerating the racer Then consider ...View the full answer


answer-question-section
Answered By
tutor-profile-image
Abigael martinez
I have been a tutor for over 3 years and have had the opportunity to work with students of all ages and backgrounds. I have a strong belief that all students have the ability to learn and succeed if given the right tools and support. I am patient and adaptable, and I take the time to get to know each student's individual learning style in order to best support their needs. I am confident in my ability to help students improve their grades and reach their academic goals.
5.00+ 1+ Reviews 10+ Question Solved
Related Book For  book-img-for-question
Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics

Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics

ISBN: 978-0073212227

8th Edition

Authors: Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., Elliot Eisenberg, William Clausen, David Mazurek, Phillip Cornwell

See More Books
Question Posted:
See More Questions

Related Video

Static friction and kinetic friction are two types of friction that occur when two objects are in contact with each other. Static friction is the force that must be overcome to initiate motion between two surfaces that are in contact with each other but are not moving relative to each other. It is caused by the interlocking of rough surfaces at the microscopic level, and it increases as the force pushing the surfaces together increases. Once motion between the surfaces starts, the static friction is no longer present. Kinetic friction, also known as sliding friction, is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces that are in contact with each other and are moving relative to each other. It is caused by the rubbing of the surfaces against each other and the resistance of the molecules in the surfaces to being moved. Kinetic friction is generally less than static friction, but it can still be a significant force, especially at high speeds. Both static and kinetic friction can be quantified using a coefficient of friction, which is a dimensionless number that represents the ratio of the frictional force between two surfaces to the normal force (the force perpendicular to the surfaces). The coefficient of static friction is typically greater than the coefficient of kinetic friction for a given pair of surfaces, because it takes more force to overcome the interlocking of the surfaces at rest than to maintain motion once it has started.

Students also viewed these Mechanics questions

Mathematical Structures For Computer Graphics 1st Edition - ISBN: 1118712196 - Free Book