2. skid marks
February 11, 2014
D = k●V2 where D is the stopping distance in feet, V is the speed in miles per hour, and k is a constant that
depends on the frictional force of the pavement on the wheels of that particular vehicle. To accurately use this
formula, one must:
Experimentally determine the constant k for the particular vehicle in question driven on the same pavement, in
the same driving conditions. Drive at a known speed V. Brake suddenly. Measure the skid mark D. Use this
data to solve for k.
Driving at 30 mph the skid mark was 33.3 feet.
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