A Child Stands on a Playground Merry-Go-Round a Distance of 1.50

question 26

Multiple Choice

A child stands on a playground merry-go-round a distance of 1.50 m from the rotation axis. The coefficient of static friction between the child's shoes and the surface of the merry-go-round is 0.700. Assuming the acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s², what is the maximum constant angular speed of the merry-go-round for which the child will not start to slide?

• A)6.45 rad/s
• B)1.32 rad/s
• C)2.14 rad/s
• D)4.58 rad/s
• E)8.32 rad/s

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