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Breaking distance is defined as the distance traveled after applying brake till the vehicle stops. Check FAQs
BD=Vb22[g]f
BD - Breaking Distance?Vb - Speed of Slow moving vehicle?f - Design Coefficient of Friction?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency Example

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41.9552Edit=11.11Edit229.80660.15Edit
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Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
BD=Vb22[g]f
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
BD=11.11m/s22[g]0.15
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
BD=11.11m/s229.8066m/s²0.15
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
BD=11.11229.80660.15
Next Step Evaluate
BD=41.9552378573043m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
BD=41.9552m

Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Breaking Distance
Breaking distance is defined as the distance traveled after applying brake till the vehicle stops.
Symbol: BD
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Speed of Slow moving vehicle
Speed of Slow moving vehicle is the speed of vehicle which has to be overtaken.
Symbol: Vb
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 5.
Design Coefficient of Friction
Design Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless number that is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other Formulas to find Breaking Distance

​Go Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance
BD=SSD-LD
​Go Breaking Distance
BD=Vb22[g]f
​Go Braking Distance on Inclined Surface
BD=Vb22[g]f+0.01ΔH
​Go Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency
BD=Vb22[g]fηx+0.01ΔH

Other formulas in Braking Distance category

​Go Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance
Vb=(BD(2[g]f))0.5
​Go Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance
Vb=BD(2[g]f)

How to Evaluate Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency?

Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency evaluator uses Breaking Distance = (Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction) to evaluate the Breaking Distance, Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency is defined as the braking force produced as a percentage of the total weight of the vehicle. Breaking Distance is denoted by BD symbol.

How to evaluate Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency, enter Speed of Slow moving vehicle (Vb) & Design Coefficient of Friction (f) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency

What is the formula to find Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency?
The formula of Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency is expressed as Breaking Distance = (Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction). Here is an example- 41.95524 = (11.11^2)/(2*[g]*0.15).
How to calculate Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency?
With Speed of Slow moving vehicle (Vb) & Design Coefficient of Friction (f) we can find Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency using the formula - Breaking Distance = (Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Breaking Distance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Breaking Distance-
  • Breaking Distance=Stopping Sight Distance-Lag DistanceOpenImg
  • Breaking Distance=(Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction)OpenImg
  • Breaking Distance=(Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction+0.01*Difference in Elevation)OpenImg
Can the Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency be negative?
No, the Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency?
Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency can be measured.
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