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During a brake test, the rear-engine car is stopped from an initial speed of 86 km/h in a distance of 47 m. If it is known that all four wheels contribute equally to the braking force, determine the braking force F at each wheel. Assume a constant deceleration for the 1210-kg car.

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Answer:

1836 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that

Initial speed = 86 km/h

Total distance = 47 m

Mass of the car = 1210 kg

The steps are captured in the calculation attached.

During a brake test, the rear-engine car is stopped from an initial speed of 86 km-example-1
During a brake test, the rear-engine car is stopped from an initial speed of 86 km-example-2
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