To estimate the vehicle's speed just before it hit a road median, a traffic engineer measured the length of skid marks made by the vehicle's brakes. The length of skid marks for multiple trials: 495 ft, 513 ft, 504 ft, and 531 ft. assume a level road with default reaction time and friction.( speed in mph, one decimal answer)

To estimate the vehicle's speed just before it hit a road median, a traffic engineer measured the length of skid marks made by the vehicle's brakes. The length of skid marks for multiple trials: 495 ft, 513 ft, 504 ft, and 531 ft. assume a level road with default reaction time and friction.( speed in mph, one decimal answer)

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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