Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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ISBN: 9780131495081
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
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Chapter 5, Problem 7Q
When attempting to stop a car quickly on dry pavement, which of the following methods will stop the car in the least time? (a) Slam on the brakes as hard as possible, locking the wheels and skidding to a stop. (b) Press the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels and rolling to a stop. Explain.
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