A 10,000 kg shipping container is on a truck moving at 75 mph on a flat road. The driver brings the container to a stop with an average force of 2500 N exerted on the container. Calculate the stopping distance.

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A 10,000 kg shipping container is on a truck moving at 75 mph on a flat road. The driver brings the container to a stop with an average force of 2500 N exerted on the container. Calculate the stopping distance.

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