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A heavy truck and a light car are traveling at the same speed on the same roadway. if the coefficients of static friction between their tires and the road are the same, which vehicle will be able to stop in the shortest distance? assume both have the same braking force.

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User Tulir
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They both stop at the same distance I believe.
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User Enrico Massone
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