Q If a 20-ton-gvw vehicle is travelling at 35 mph, what
17th August 1973, Page 49
17th August 1973
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If a 20-ton-gvw vehicle is travelling at 35 mph, what
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weight would the brakes be called upon to deal with in order to bring it to a stop?
A The brakes will have to exert half the weight of the vehicle, ie 10 tons, to produce a deceleration of 0.5g.