Q. A large vertical cylinder spins about its axis fast enough that any person inside is held up against the wall when drops away from the floor. The coefficient of static friction between person and the wall is µs = 0.35, and the radius of cylinder r = 2m. What is the maximum (linear) speed necessary to keep person from falling? (g = 9.80) m A B E 7.48 m/s 5.50 m/s 3.28 m/s 9.80 m/s 11.48 m/s

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Q. A large vertical cylinder spins about its axis fast enough that any person inside is held up
against the wall when drops away from the floor. The coefficient of static friction between
person and the wall is u, = 0.35, and the radius of cylinder r = 2m. What is the maximum
(linear) speed necessary to keep person from falling? (g = 9.80)
m
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7.48 m/s 5.50 m/s 3.28 m/s 9.80 m/s 11.48 m/s
Transcribed Image Text:Q. A large vertical cylinder spins about its axis fast enough that any person inside is held up against the wall when drops away from the floor. The coefficient of static friction between person and the wall is u, = 0.35, and the radius of cylinder r = 2m. What is the maximum (linear) speed necessary to keep person from falling? (g = 9.80) m A B C D E 7.48 m/s 5.50 m/s 3.28 m/s 9.80 m/s 11.48 m/s
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