Problema Solution

The driver of a 1500kg car slams on the brakes locking the wheels. A total retarding force of 1800 N acts to stop the car in a distance of 70m. How much work is done in bringing the car to a halt? Is the work done on or by the car?how fast was the car travelling initially?

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work = f * d

       = 1800 * 70

       f = ma

      1800 = 1500a

a = 18/15 m/s^2