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1. The driver of the flat-bed trailer shown below forgot to tie down his payload. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the load and the flat-bed trailer shown is= 0.55.

The driver has to brake suddenly and the initial speed of the payload is 15mph in relation to the bed. Determine how fast the payload is going when it hits the cab[f/s].

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