A driver applies the brakes of a car while travelling at

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Problem

A driver applies the brakes of a 1400 kg1400\ \text{kg} car while travelling at 20 m s−120\ \text{m s}^{-1}. The car begins to slow down. If the average braking force is 9 kN9\ \text{kN}, calculate how far the car will travel until it comes to a stop.

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