Physics (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 4CQ
In a car with rear-wheel drive, the maximum acceleration is often less than the maximum deceleration. Why?
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