Physics/ Mechanical Engineering Help?!
A Ford Ranger with a mass of 2430 kg is traveling at a velocity of 85 mph down a mountain road. The brakes fail and the driver elects to use a "run away" truck ramp to stop the vehicle. The ramp has an incline of 15.0 degrees. What is the minimum length the ramp must be in order for this strategy to stop the truck? Neglect friction and air resistance.
KE must become PE
85 mi/h = 38 m/s
= mgh = mass m cancels
minimum d = / = /
minimum d = 285 m
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