PHYSICS FOR SCIEN & ENGNR W/MOD MAST
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Author: GIANCOLI
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Chapter 5, Problem 7Q
When attempting to stop a car quickly on dry pavement, which of the following methods will stop the car in the least time? (a) Slam on the brakes as hard as possible, locking the wheels and skidding to a stop. (b) Press the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels and rolling to a stop. Explain.
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PHYSICS FOR SCIEN & ENGNR W/MOD MAST
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