Question

What is the maximum acceleration a car can undergo if the coefficient of static friction between the tires and ground is 0.80? Please explain...

Answer 1

Max velocity of car is given by; V=urg(u=coeff. of friction)
Here the road is straight
so,we can ignore the radius V=ug
=(0.80).(9.8)
=7.84m/s^2

so a = 7.84 m/s^2

Answer 2

So it is a s simple as multiplying the coefficient of friction by gravity?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

Thank you!! I jumped into a 2nd level college Physics class after not having Physics for around 11 years. Feeling desperate and for the most part lost.

Answer 5

your welcome