On an icy winter day, the coefficient of friction between thetires of a car and the roadway is reduced to one-half of its valueon a dry day.

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2021-01-10

On an icy winter day, the coefficient of friction between thetires of a car and the roadway is reduced to one-half of its valueon a dry day. As a result, the maxiumum speed at which acurve of radius R can be safely negotiated is reduced. Whatpercentage of the dry day speed is safe on an icy day? Thank you for your help!!

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Liyana Mansell

Liyana Mansell

Skilled2021-01-11Added 97 answers

If a is the friction between the tires and the road the maximum speed with which a curve can be takenwithout skidding V=μRg
R - radius
Given the friction is reduced to half its value on a dry day
 ice = a
dry /2 maximum speed on a icy winter day is Vi= μ2Rg
% of maximum speed on icy day to that of dry day ViV * 100

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