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An automobile of weight W with four-wheel brakes has a wheel base of l inches. The center...

An automobile of weight W with four-wheel brakes has a wheel base of l inches. The center of gravity is c in. forward of the rear axle, and is h in. above the ground. If the coefficient of friction between the pavement and the tires is μ, show that the load carried by the two front tires during braking with the motor disconnected is equal to W(c + μh)/l.

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