Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Speed of Slow moving vehicle = sqrt(Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))
Vb = sqrt(BD*(2*[g]*f))
This formula uses 1 Constants, 1 Functions, 3 Variables
Constants Used
[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth Value Taken As 9.80665
Functions Used
sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)
Variables Used
Speed of Slow moving vehicle - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Speed of Slow moving vehicle is the speed of vehicle which has to be overtaken.
Breaking Distance - (Measured in Meter) - Breaking distance is defined as the distance traveled after applying brake till the vehicle stops.
Design Coefficient of Friction - Design Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless number that is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Breaking Distance: 40 Meter --> 40 Meter No Conversion Required
Design Coefficient of Friction: 0.15 --> No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Vb = sqrt(BD*(2*[g]*f)) --> sqrt(40*(2*[g]*0.15))
Evaluating ... ...
Vb = 10.8480320795986
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
10.8480320795986 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
10.8480320795986 10.84803 Meter per Second <-- Speed of Slow moving vehicle
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency
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Braking Distance on Inclined Surface
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Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance
Go Speed of Slow moving vehicle = sqrt(Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))
Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance
Go Speed of Slow moving vehicle = (Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))^0.5
Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency
Go Breaking Distance = (Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction)
Breaking Distance
Go Breaking Distance = (Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction)
Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance
Go Breaking Distance = Stopping Sight Distance-Lag Distance

Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance Formula

Speed of Slow moving vehicle = sqrt(Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))
Vb = sqrt(BD*(2*[g]*f))

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Stopping sight distance (SSD) is the minimum sight distance available on a highway at any spot having sufficient length to enable the driver to stop a vehicle traveling at design speed, safely without collision with any other obstruction.

How to Calculate Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance?

Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance calculator uses Speed of Slow moving vehicle = sqrt(Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction)) to calculate the Speed of Slow moving vehicle, The Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance is defined as the speed at which vehicle moves on the road surface. Speed of Slow moving vehicle is denoted by Vb symbol.

How to calculate Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance, enter Breaking Distance (BD) & Design Coefficient of Friction (f) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance calculation can be explained with given input values -> 10.84803 = sqrt(40*(2*[g]*0.15)).

FAQ

What is Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance?
The Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance is defined as the speed at which vehicle moves on the road surface and is represented as Vb = sqrt(BD*(2*[g]*f)) or Speed of Slow moving vehicle = sqrt(Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction)). Breaking distance is defined as the distance traveled after applying brake till the vehicle stops & Design Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless number that is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force.
How to calculate Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance?
The Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance is defined as the speed at which vehicle moves on the road surface is calculated using Speed of Slow moving vehicle = sqrt(Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction)). To calculate Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance, you need Breaking Distance (BD) & Design Coefficient of Friction (f). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Breaking Distance & Design Coefficient of Friction and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Speed of Slow moving vehicle?
In this formula, Speed of Slow moving vehicle uses Breaking Distance & Design Coefficient of Friction. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Speed of Slow moving vehicle = (Breaking Distance*(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction))^0.5
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