3. Determine the horsepower produced by a truck traveling at a speed of 82 km/h on a curved road (having curve radius of 82 ) with 2.5% grade with a smooth pavement. Assume the weight of the car is 1921 kg and the dimensions (front dimensions) of the car is 252 cm by 142 cm.
3. Determine the horsepower produced by a truck traveling at a speed of 82 km/h on a curved road (having curve radius of 82 ) with 2.5% grade with a smooth pavement. Assume the weight of the car is 1921 kg and the dimensions (front dimensions) of the car is 252 cm by 142 cm.
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Transcribed Image Text:3. Determine the horsepower produced by a truck traveling at a speed of 82 km/h on a curved road (having
curve radius of 82 ) with 2.5% grade with a smooth pavement. Assume the weight of the car is 1921 kg and
the dimensions (front dimensions) of the car is 252 cm by 142 cm.
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