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This question is typical on some driver’s license exams: A car moving at 45 km/h skids 12 m with locked brakes. How far will the car skid with locked brakes at 112.5 km/h? Assume that energy loss is due only to sliding friction. Answer in units of m

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The car will skid approximately 135 m.

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