Homework Help: Physics

Posted by Lisa on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 12:15am.

a 3329lb car traveling initially a speeed of 40 mph CRV(estimated speed at time of impac, brakes had been applied) in an easterly direction crashes into the rear end of a 3430lbs CRV moving in the same direction at 0 mph. How far does the car hit move?

Physics - drwls, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 2:13am
<<CRV moving in the same direction at 0 mph. How far does the car hit move? >>

How can you move and have direction at 0 mph?

You will need tire friction information to estimate how far the car(s) move. Does the rear-ended car have brakes applied?

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