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Static Friction
7. Friction, Inclines, Systems / Static Friction / Problem 4

Mountain bikes riding along a rough trail will experience a significant coefficient of static friction with the ground. Determine what will be the required coefficient of static friction for a mountain biker to accelerate uniformly and complete a 1.1 km distance in 13s from rest, without tires slipping?

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