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A cyclist speeding at `18 km// h` on a level road takes a sharp circular turn of radius 3 m without reducing the speed . The coefficient of static friction between the tyres and the road is 0.1 Will the cyclist slip while taking the turn ?

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Yes, `a_(c) = 8, mu g = 1`
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