10. Conservation of Energy
Intro to Conservation of Energy
Problem 8.95
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionProper design of automobile braking systems must account for heat buildup under heavy braking. Calculate the thermal energy dissipated from brakes in a 1500-kg car that descends a 17° hill. The car begins braking when its speed is 95 km/h and slows to a speed of 35 km/h in a distance of 0.30 km measured along the road.
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