A 1500-kg car rounds an unbanked curve with a radius of 52 m at a speed of 14 m/s. What minimum coefficient of friction must exist between the road and tires to prevent the car from slipping? (g = 9.8 m/s2)

a. 0.18
c. 0.28
b. 0.30
d. 0.38


D

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