Determine the maximum acceleration of the train in which a box lying on its floor will remain stationary, given that the coefficient of static friction between the box and the train’s floor is \(0.15.\)
1. \(0\)
2. \(0.5~\mathrm{m/s^2}\)
3. \(2.5~\mathrm{m/s^2}\)
4. \(1.5~\mathrm{m/s^2}\)
See the figure given below, a mass of \(4\) kg rests on a horizontal plane. The plane is gradually inclined until at an angle \(\theta=15^\circ\) with the horizontal, the mass just begins to slide. What is the coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface?
1. \(0.27\)
2. \(0.53\)
3. \(0.23\)
4. \(0.25\)
A cyclist speeding at 18 km/h on a level road takes a sharp circular turn of radius 3 m without reducing the speed. The coefficient of static friction between the tyres and the road is 0.1. Will the cyclist slip while taking the turn?
1. | no |
2. | yes |
3. | data insufficient |
4. | depends on the weight of the cyclist |