A motorcyclist is traveling at 51.9 mph on a flat stretch of highway during a sudden rainstorm. The rain has reduced the coefficient of static friction between the motorcycle's tires and the road to 0.076 when the motorcyclist slams on the brakes. (a) What is the minimum distance required to bring the motorcycle to a complete stop? (b) What would be the stopping distance if it were not raining and the coefficient of static friction were 0.580?

a) 361.23m

b) 47.38m

Explanation:

Friction is opposite in direction to an applied force

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(b) The distance traveled with the friction of rain-free conditions is 47.38 m.

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