A car is driving on a flat road. When the driver hits the brakes, the car slows down and stops. What would happen if there were no friction between the tires and the road? Explain your answer.

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A car is driving on a flat road. When the driver hits the brakes, the car

slows down and stops. What would happen if there were no friction between the
tires and the road? Explain your answer.

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If there was no friction the car will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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