Consider a large truck carrying a heavy load, such as steel beams. A significant hazard for...
Consider a large truck carrying a heavy load, such as steel beams. A significant hazard for the driver is that the load may slide forward, crushing the cab, if the truck stops suddenly in an accident or even in braking. Assume, for example, that a 8,000 kg load sits on the flat bed of a 15,000 kg truck moving at 10.0 m/s. Assume that the load is not tied down to the truck, but has a coefficient of friction of...
A large truck is carrying a heavy load. A significant hazard for the driver is that the load may slide forward, crushing the cab, if the truck stops suddenly in an accident or even in braking. Assume a 10,000 kg load sits on the flatbed of a 20,000 kg truck moving at 12 m/s. Assume the load is not tied down to the truck but has a coefficient of friction 0.5 with the flatbed of the truck. Calculate the minimum...