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The coefficient of static friction between the tires of a car and a dry road is 0.62. The mass of the car is 1500 kg. What maximum braking force is obtainable (a) on a level road and (b) on an 8.6° downgrade?

The coefficient of static friction between the tires of a car and a dry road is 0.62. The mass of the car is 1500 kg. What maximum braking force is obtainable (a) on a level road and (b) on an 8.6° downgrade?

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Navjyot Kalra
askIITians Faculty 654 Points
8 years ago
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Round off to four significant figures,
F = 9123 N
Therefore, the maximum obtainable braking force on the level road is 9123 N .
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Therefore, the maximum obtainable braking force on the inclined road is 9020 N.

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