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The driver of a car moving with a constant speed applies the breaks, and the car comes to a stop after traveling 3.5 meters. Which force causes the deceleration of the car?
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The driver of a car moving with a constant speed applies the breaks, and the car comes to a stop after traveling 3.5 meters. Which force causes the deceleration of the car?

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Friction is the resistive force. when a driver applies brakes, the wheels stop rotating and there is friction between the tyres and the rough surface of the road. (but if you ask why it moves 3.5 m after braking, that is due to the intertia of the moving car)

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