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In order to stop a car in shortest dista...

In order to stop a car in shortest distance on a horizontal road one should

A

apply the brakes very hard so that the wheels stop rotating

B

apply the brakes heard enough to just prevent slipping

C

pump the brakes (press and relese)

D

shut the engine of and not apply brakes

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