A car is moving with a constant speed v around a level curve. The coefficient of friction between the tires and the road is 0.40. What is the minimum radius of the curve if the car is to stay on the road?

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A car is moving with a constant speed v around a level curve. The coefficient of friction between the tires and the road is 0.40. What is the minimum radius of the curve if the car is to stay on the road?