Solved

A Truck Is Traveling Down a Steady Slope Such That 1 m1 \mathrm{~m}

Question 70

Multiple Choice

A truck is traveling down a steady slope such that for each 1 m1 \mathrm{~m} the truck goes forward along the slope it goes down 0.04 m0.04 \mathrm{~m} (we call this a 4%4 \% grade) . Imagine that the truck's brakes fail. What is the approximate increase in the truck's speed after 30 s30 \mathrm{~s} , assuming that the engine is not used and there is little drag or other friction? [g=[\vec{g} \mid= 22(mi/h) /s22(\mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}) / \mathrm{s} .]


A) 0.9mi/h0.9 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}
B) 11mi/h11 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}
C) 26mi/h26 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}
D) 53mi/h53 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}
E) 660mi/h660 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}
F) Other (specify)

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents