A vehicle 3,223mm long from center to center of wheels has center of gravity located 576mm from the road surface and 1,151mm away from the rear axle. The vehicle is travelling at a constant speed of 65 kph on a pavement that is poorly constructed and dry. Determine the percentage of braking force that should be allocated to the front brakes. mu= 0.8

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A vehicle 3,223mm long from center to
center of wheels has center of gravity
located 576mm from the road surface
and 1,151mm away from the rear axle.
The vehicle is travelling at a constant
speed of 65 kph on a pavement that is
poorly constructed and dry. Determine
the percentage of braking force that
should be allocated to the front brakes.
mu= 0.8
Transcribed Image Text:A vehicle 3,223mm long from center to center of wheels has center of gravity located 576mm from the road surface and 1,151mm away from the rear axle. The vehicle is travelling at a constant speed of 65 kph on a pavement that is poorly constructed and dry. Determine the percentage of braking force that should be allocated to the front brakes. mu= 0.8
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