Derive an expression for the minimum coefficient of kinetic friction required to…

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Problem

Derive an expression for the minimum coefficient of kinetic friction μk\mu_k required to bring a vehicle of mass mm travelling at speed v0v_0 to rest over a stopping distance dd on a level road. Show that μk=v022gd\mu_k = \dfrac{v_0^{2}}{2 g d}.

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