Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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ISBN: 9780131495081
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
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Chapter 5, Problem 6Q
When you must brake your car very quickly, why is it safer if the wheels don’t lock? When driving on slick roads, why is it advisable to apply the brakes slowly?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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