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Title: How do i find the maximum acceleration given ONLY the coefficient of static friction?
Post by: toni_roscas on Jan 1, 2013
The coefficient of static friction between the soles of a sprinter's running shoes and the level track surface is 0.6. Determine the maximum acceleration he can achieve.


Title: How do i find the maximum acceleration given ONLY the coefficient of static friction?
Post by: Leobgood on Jan 1, 2013
It's a sprinter. His feet are supposed not to slide, so the maximum acceleration he could get is the same as the maximum friction of his shoes with the static coefficient. You'll never use the dynamic in this case.


Title: How do i find the maximum acceleration given ONLY the coefficient of static friction?
Post by: tony1995 on Jan 1, 2013
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