Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle Formula

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Work done against Friction is the energy lost due to frictional forces when an object moves over a certain distance on a surface. Check FAQs
Wvehicle=fWl
Wvehicle - Work done against Friction?f - Coefficient of Friction?W - Total Weight of Vehicle?l - Braking Distance?

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9347.568Edit=0.8467Edit230Edit48Edit
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Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wvehicle=fWl
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wvehicle=0.8467230kg48m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wvehicle=0.846723048
LAST Step Evaluate
Wvehicle=9347.568J

Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle Formula Elements

Variables
Work done against Friction
Work done against Friction is the energy lost due to frictional forces when an object moves over a certain distance on a surface.
Symbol: Wvehicle
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Friction
Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless value that characterizes the frictional force between two surfaces in contact, affecting the sight distance on a road.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Total Weight of Vehicle
Total Weight of Vehicle is the total weight of a vehicle, including the weight of the vehicle itself and its cargo, at a given sight distance.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 60.
Braking Distance
Braking Distance is the distance travelled by the vehicle at the point where brake is applied to the point where it stops.
Symbol: l
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be less than 1000.

Other formulas in Stopping Sight Distance category

​Go Kinetic Energy of Vehicle at Design Speed
K.E=Wvvehicle22[g]
​Go Braking Distance of Vehicle during Braking Operation
l=vvehicle22[g]f
​Go Maximum Frictional Force Developed during Braking Operation of Vehicle
F=Wvvehicle22[g]l
​Go Weight of Vehicle given Kinetic Energy of Vehicle at Design Speed
W=2[g]Flvvehicle2

How to Evaluate Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle?

Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle evaluator uses Work done against Friction = Coefficient of Friction*Total Weight of Vehicle*Braking Distance to evaluate the Work done against Friction, Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle formula is defined as the energy dissipated in overcoming frictional forces when a vehicle comes to a stop, which is a critical factor in determining the stopping distance of a vehicle, particularly on uphill or downhill slopes. Work done against Friction is denoted by Wvehicle symbol.

How to evaluate Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle, enter Coefficient of Friction (f), Total Weight of Vehicle (W) & Braking Distance (l) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle

What is the formula to find Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle?
The formula of Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle is expressed as Work done against Friction = Coefficient of Friction*Total Weight of Vehicle*Braking Distance. Here is an example- 9347.568 = 0.8467*230*48.
How to calculate Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle?
With Coefficient of Friction (f), Total Weight of Vehicle (W) & Braking Distance (l) we can find Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle using the formula - Work done against Friction = Coefficient of Friction*Total Weight of Vehicle*Braking Distance.
Can the Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle be negative?
No, the Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle, measured in Energy cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle?
Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Work Done against Friction in Stopping Vehicle can be measured.
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