A vehicle with a mass of 2.6x10° kg is driving at a speed of 58 km/h around a level roadway with a curvature radius of 60 meters, just staying on the roadway (i.e., driving at the maximum safe speed for this turn and the tire treads). What is the coefficient of friction between the tires and the road? (Hint: Watch your units above.)

A vehicle with a mass of 2.6x10° kg is driving at a speed of 58 km/h around a level roadway with a curvature radius of 60 meters, just staying on the roadway (i.e., driving at the maximum safe speed for this turn and the tire treads). What is the coefficient of friction between the tires and the road? (Hint: Watch your units above.)

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