A 50,000 kg locomotive is traveling at 50.0 when its engine and brakes both fail. How far will the locomotive roll before it comes to a stop?
This is all I am given. The answer is supposed to be in meters. I have no idea how to even get started. Please explain the answer, as I'd like to know how it's done in case I see something like it on the next test.
This is all I am given. The answer is supposed to be in meters. I have no idea how to even get started. Please explain the answer, as I'd like to know how it's done in case I see something like it on the next test.
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Insufficient information.....You need to know the coefficient of rolling friction. and if it were a friction-less motion then that train will never stop!!!