document.write( "Question 859209: how many feet does it takes for a big red truck going 20 meters pre second to stop on an icy road \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #517800 by Fombitz(32388) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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The coefficient of friction for rubber on ice is 0.15.
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\n" ); document.write( "Kinetic energy equals the work done by the friction force.
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