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

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

A

apply the brakes very hard so that the wheels stop rotating

B

apply the brakes hard enough to just prevent slipping

C

pump the brakes (press and release)

D

shut the engine off and not apply brakes

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apply the brakes hard enough to just prevent slipping
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CENGAGE PHYSICS-FRICTION-MANDATORY EXERCISE. (EXERCISE SET I)
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