An automobile weighing 5500 lb is driven down a 5° incline at a speed of 60 mi/h when the brakes are applied, causing a constant total braking force (applied by the road on the tires) of 1700 lb. Determine the distance trav- eled by the automobile as it comes to a stop.

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An automobile weighing 5500 lb is driven down a 5° incline at a speed of
60 mi/h when the brakes are applied, causing a constant total braking force
(applied by the road on the tires) of 1700 lb. Determine the distance trav-
eled by the automobile as it comes to a stop.
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Transcribed Image Text:0:19 Q33.pdf An automobile weighing 5500 lb is driven down a 5° incline at a speed of 60 mi/h when the brakes are applied, causing a constant total braking force (applied by the road on the tires) of 1700 lb. Determine the distance trav- eled by the automobile as it comes to a stop. 5°
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