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- From: judson@watserv.ucr.edu (Mike Judson)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.driving
- Subject: Re: Braking distances.
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- Date: 15 Nov 92 23:04:11 GMT
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- In article <1dnuorINNpin@bnsgd245.bnr.co.uk> drew@tcom.stc.co.uk (Scooby Doo)
- writes:
- >
- > Does anyone know ballpark figures for 30,50,70 mph? I know it
- > depends on car weight, tyre size etc....
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- The general equation in feet is (mph^2)/10
- Thus, the breaking distance for 30 mph is 900 feet, for 50 it is 250 feet,
- and for 70 it is 490 feet.
- It is the proportional square law.
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