Applied Physics (11th Edition)
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Chapter 6.1, Problem 20P
(a) What force is required to slow a 1350-kg car traveling 90.0 km/h to 25.0 km/h within 4.00 s? (b) How far does the car travel during its deceleration? (c) How long does it take for the car to come to a complete stop at this same rate of deceleration?
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Applied Physics (11th Edition)
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