The floor of a railroad flatcar is loaded with loose crates having a coefficient of static friction of 0.400 with the floor. If the train is initially moving at a speed of 51.0 km/h, in how short a distance can the train be stopped at constant acceleration without causing the crates to slide over the floor? Number i Units

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The floor of a railroad flatcar is loaded with loose crates having a coefficient of static friction of 0.400 with the floor. If the train is
initially moving at a speed of 51.0 km/h, in how short a distance can the train be stopped at constant acceleration without causing the
crates to slide over the floor?
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Transcribed Image Text:The floor of a railroad flatcar is loaded with loose crates having a coefficient of static friction of 0.400 with the floor. If the train is initially moving at a speed of 51.0 km/h, in how short a distance can the train be stopped at constant acceleration without causing the crates to slide over the floor? Number Units
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