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Re: Stopping Distance

Gary Preston (gpreston@co.kenosha.wi.us)
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 07:47:58 -0500 (EST)

I guess it depends upon the variables you have, as you did not list I have a few:
d= velocity end squared - intial velocity squared /2( gravity(drag factor))

d= velocity(seconds skidded) + .5(acceleration rate(seconds skidded squared))

d = Speed squared / 30(level coeffecient of friction(braking efficiency) +or- Grade)
There are many variations but these are some of the basics, I my computor is not set up for scientific formulea so hopefully you can read the formulea.

Gary Preston
gpreston@co.kenosha.wi.us

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