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Question

A loaded heavy construction vehicle has a mass of 9850 kg. The power output of the engine is 420 hp. The engine and transmission dissipate 15% of the power output, delivering 85 % to the wheels. Suppose 80% of the vehicle's weight is carried by the drive wheels; determine the greatest acceleration of the vehicle on a tarmac road when μ_s = 1.2.

Accepted Answer

9.41 m/s2

Answer

11.8 m/s2

Answer

1.2 m/s2

Answer

0.122 m/s²