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You are driving with a friend who is sitting to your right on the passenger side of the front seat. You would like to be closer to your friend and decide to use your knowledge of physics to achieve your romantic goal. So you'll make a sharp turn. Which direction should you turn so as to make your friend slide closer to you? If the coefficient of static friction between your friend and the seat of the car is 0.40,and you drive at a constant speed of 18 m/s, what is the maximum radius you could make your turn and still have your friend slide your way?

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