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Homework Statement
The coefficient of friction is .48. The brakes are applied to a 1.05 x10^3 car traveling at 95km/hr. How far does the car move before it stops ? How long does it take for the car to stop?
Homework Equations
Fg = Fn, Fa= u x Fn, a=Fa/m, d=Vf^2-Vi^2/2a, t=d/v
The Attempt at a Solution
Fg = Fn =-9.81m/s^2 x 1050 kg = 10300 N
Fa = u x Fn = .48 x 10300 N = 4944.2 N
a = F/m = 4944.2 N / 1050 Kg = 4.71 m/s
d = (Vf^2 - Vi^2)/2a =
95 km/hr converts to 26.4 m/s
so if Vf = 0 then -26.4 ^2 = 697.0 m/s^2
697.0 m/s^2 / 2 x 4.71 m/s = 74.0 m
then t = d/v so time is 74m/ 26.4 m/s = 2.80 secs
Im just not convinced I have done this correct...?