SOLUTION: A vehicle of mass 1325 kg and a co efficient of a friction between the grounds/tires is 0.4. what is the maximum retarding force which can be used to stop it without skidding

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Question 1207493: A vehicle of mass 1325 kg and a co efficient of a friction between the grounds/tires is 0.4. what is the maximum retarding force which can be used to stop it without skidding
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

To find the maximum retarding force that can be used to stop the vehicle 
without skidding:

Maximum retarding force = Coefficient of friction x Normal force

The normal force is the force exerted by the ground on the vehicle, which is
equal to the weight of the vehicle.

Weight of the vehicle = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity
Weight of the vehicle = 1325 kg x 9.8 m/s2 = 12997.5 N

Now, we can calculate the maximum retarding force:

Maximum retarding force = Coefficient of friction x Normal force
Maximum retarding force = 0.4 x 12997.5 N = 5199 N

Therefore, the maximum retarding force that can be used to stop the vehicle
without skidding is 5199 N.

Edwin
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