Emergency Brakes
If emergency brakes are applied, car skids to a certain distance before it stops.
What influences the skidding distance?
Details and Assumptions:
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Assume tyres don't melt.
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Consider road to be dry and in perfect condition.
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Car do not turn or topples.
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1 solution
The distance traveled is determined by the acceleration of the car which is determined by the force of friction between the wheels and the road . The force of friction is equal with the product of the force exerted by the road on the car and the coefficient of friction , which depends on the nature of the surfaces that are in contact . So the answer will be : the nature of tires .