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It’s all the same as long as the brakes can develop sufficient torque to take advantage of the tires’ friction. [to the first order of analysis]


79 posted on 04/21/2022 4:04:09 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

The coefficient of friction changes with normal force (weight).

We’re reaching the limits of my memory ;).


88 posted on 04/21/2022 4:47:26 PM PDT by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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