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- Homework Statement
- A student is in a giant trash can which is set on top of a revolving plate. The coefficient of friction between the student and the wall is 0.32, and the can has a radius of 10m. The can is set turning and the floor drops out. How can I find the tangential velocity of the can needed for the student to "stick" to the wall?
- Relevant Equations
- Fc = (mv^2)/r, Fn = mg, Ff = Mu (Fn)
I have attempted to solve for the velocity by setting the centripetal force (mv2)/r to the normal force pointed to the center of rotation (mg). This approach seems to give the incorrect solution and I am unsure of my misunderstandings.