Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update, Hybrid Edition (with Enhanced WebAssign Multi-Term LOE Printed Access Card for Physics)
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ISBN: 9781305116429
Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.1OQ
The driver of a speeding empty truck slams on the brakes and skids to a stop through a distance d. On a second trial, the truck carries a load that doubles its mass. What will now be the truck’s “skidding distance”? (a) 4d (b) 2d (c)
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update, Hybrid Edition (with Enhanced WebAssign Multi-Term LOE Printed Access Card for Physics)
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