Calculating Work and Distance for a Braking Automobile

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Homework Statement


an autombile 2200kg moves with a velocity of 32m/s on a level road.
a comstant braking force of 6000N is applied to the automobile wheels bringing it to a stop eventually
a) what distance will the vehicle travel after the brake are applied?
b) calcutate the work done by the car during this time?
need to find the answer
thanks



Homework Equations


F=ma



The Attempt at a Solution



 
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What kinematics equations do you have?

I don't know how friction can be factored into this.