The stopping distance of a vehicle is an important safety factor. Assuming a constant braking force, use
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The stopping distance of a vehicle is an important safety factor. Assuming a constant braking force, use the work-energy theorem to show that a vehicle's stopping distance is proportional to the square of its initial speed. If an automobile traveling at \(45 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}\) is brought to a stop in \(50 \mathrm{~m}\), what would be the stopping distance for an initial speed of \(90 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}\)?
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College Physics Essentials Electricity And Magnetism Optics Modern Physics Volume Two
ISBN: 9781032337272
8th Edition
Authors: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou
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