AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2018 June — Question 5

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther AS Paper 2 Mechanics (Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics)
Year2018
SessionJune
TopicCircular Motion 1

5 A car travels around a roundabout at a constant speed. The surface of the roundabout is horizontal. The car has mass 990 kg and the path of the car is a circular arc of radius 48 metres.
A simple model assumes that the car is a particle and the only horizontal force acting on it as it travels around the roundabout is friction. On a dry day typical values of friction, \(F\), between the surface of the roundabout and the tyres of the car are $$7300 \mathrm {~N} \leq F \leq 9200 \mathrm {~N}$$ 5
  1. Using this model calculate a safe speed limit, in miles per hour, for the car as it travels around the roundabout. Explain your reasoning fully.
    Note that there are 1600 metres in one mile.
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  2. Gary assumes that on a wet day typical values for friction, \(F\), are $$5400 \mathrm {~N} \leq F \leq 10000 \mathrm {~N}$$ Comment on the validity of Gary's revised assumption.