Homework Help: Physics

Posted by Lisa on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 2:39pm.

Suppose that the coefficient of kinetic friction of the rubber of a car tire and the street is Uk = 0.8. What is the deceleration of the car on a flat street if the driver brakes sharply, so all the wheels are locked and skidding?

Physics - MathMate, Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 4:39pm
F=ma
a=F/m
=μk*mg/m
=μk*g
=0.8*9.8 m/s²
= ...

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