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Speed of Slow moving vehicle is the speed of vehicle which has to be overtaken. Check FAQs
Vb=(BD(2[g]f))0.5
Vb - Speed of Slow moving vehicle?BD - Breaking Distance?f - Design Coefficient of Friction?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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10.848Edit=(40Edit(29.80660.15Edit))0.5
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Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vb=(BD(2[g]f))0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vb=(40m(2[g]0.15))0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Vb=(40m(29.8066m/s²0.15))0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vb=(40(29.80660.15))0.5
Next Step Evaluate
Vb=10.8480320795986m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vb=10.848m/s

Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
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.
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.
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 Speed of Slow moving vehicle

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

Other formulas in Braking Distance category

​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

How to Evaluate Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance?

Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance evaluator uses Speed of Slow moving vehicle = (Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))^0.5 to evaluate the Speed of Slow moving vehicle, Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance formula is defined as speed at which vehicle moves at road surface. Speed of Slow moving vehicle is denoted by Vb symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance, enter Breaking Distance (BD) & Design Coefficient of Friction (f) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance

What is the formula to find Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance?
The formula of Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance is expressed as Speed of Slow moving vehicle = (Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))^0.5. Here is an example- 10.84803 = (40*(2*[g]*0.15))^0.5.
How to calculate Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance?
With Breaking Distance (BD) & Design Coefficient of Friction (f) we can find Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance using the formula - Speed of Slow moving vehicle = (Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))^0.5. This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Speed of Slow moving vehicle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Speed of Slow moving vehicle-
  • Speed of Slow moving vehicle=sqrt(Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))OpenImg
Can the Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance be negative?
No, the Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance?
Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance can be measured.
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