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speed from skid

Michael R. Hurrianko (packman@softcom.net)
Mon, 28 Apr 1997 22:12:38 -0700

In the speed from skid formula, S= sq root of 30 x d x f, why isn't the
weight of the vehicle taken into account. Won't a heavier vehicle take
longer to stop than a lighter vehicle since a heavier vehicle possesses
more momentum. Both vehicles may be traveling at the same speeds but
the heavier one has more momentum.

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