If the brakes are applied uniformly for 5 sec to bring the


The hydraulic braking system for the truck and trailer is set to produce equal braking forces for the two units. If the brakes are applied uniformly for 5 sec to bring the rig to a stop from a speed of 20 mph while moving down a 10 percent grade, determine the force P in the coupling between the trailer and the truck. The truck weighs 20,000 lbf and the trailer weighs 15,000 lbf.

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