1. A car is able to provide 300kW of tractive power, as it accelerates from 36 to 288km/hr, along a flat and level section of road. This is achieved in 2 seconds. b) Calculate the tractive force at 288km/hr.

1. A car is able to provide 300kW of tractive power, as it accelerates from 36 to 288km/hr, along a flat and level section of road. This is achieved in 2 seconds. b) Calculate the tractive force at 288km/hr.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter3: Characteristics Of The Driver, The Pedestrian, The Bicyclist, The Vehicle, and The Road

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10P

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A car is able to provide 300kW of tractive power, as it accelerates from
36 to 288km/hr, along a flat and level section of road. This is achieved in
2 seconds.
b)
Calculate the tractive force at 288km/hr.

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