Vector Mechanics For Engineers
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259977305
Author: BEER, Ferdinand P. (ferdinand Pierre), Johnston, E. Russell (elwood Russell), Cornwell, Phillip J., SELF, Brian P.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 11.1, Problem 11.9P
The brakes of a car are applied, causing it to slow down at a rate of 10 ft/s2. Knowing that the car stops in 300 ft, determine (a) how fast the car was traveling immediately before the brakes were applied, (b) the time required for the car to stop.
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