Estimate the magnitude of the braking force


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Q: A 10-ton truck enters a 15° safety ramp at a high speed v0 and travels 540 ft in 5.5 s before its speed is reduced to v0/2. Assuming constant deceleration determine

(a) The initial speed v0,

(b) The magnitude of the braking force. Neglect air resistance and rollingresistance.

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