Physics

Physics

Problem

A runner of mass 50 kg50\,\text{kg} can exert a maximum horizontal backward push of 300 N300\,\text{N} on the track without slipping. The coefficient of static friction between shoe and track is 0.600.60 on a dry day and 0.250.25 on a wet day. Take g=10 m s−2g = 10\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}. What is the ratio of the maximum horizontal acceleration possible on the dry track to that on the wet track? a) 2.02.0 b) 1.01.0 c) 2.42.4 d) 3.03.0

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