An automobile weighing 2000 lb is traveling at 16 ft/s. How much heat in Btu is developed when it is brought to rest by applying its brakes?
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\[ \text{Weight in slugs} = \frac{\text{Weight in pounds}}{32.2} = \frac{2000 \text{ lb}}{32.2} \approx 62.11 \text{ slugs} \] Show more…
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