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Drag-race tires in contact with an asphalt surface have a very high coefficient of static friction

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Drag-race tires in contact with an asphalt surface have a very high coefficient of static friction. Assuming a constant acceleration and no slipping of tires, estimate the coefficient of static friction needed for a drag racer to cover 1.0 km in 12s starting from rest.