Physics Fundamentals
Physics Fundamentals
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ISBN: 9780971313453
Author: Vincent P. Coletta
Publisher: PHYSICS CURRICULUM+INSTRUCT.INC.
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Chapter 3, Problem 55P

(a)

To determine

The distance from the beginning of the curve the brakes must be applied so that the centripetal acceleration of the car does not exceed 4.00 m/s2 as it rounds the curve of radius 20.0 m.

(b)

To determine

The instantaneous acceleration of the car if the brakes are also applied at the beginning of the curve.

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