Braking Force Calculation, Formula, Braking Force Calculator

Braking Force Calculator:

Enter the values of mass of the object, m_(kg), velocity of the object, v_(m/s) and stopping distance, d_(m) to determine the value of braking force, F_(N).

Braking Force Formula:

The braking force formula is used to determine the force required to bring a moving object to a stop over a certain distance.

Braking Force, F_(N), in Newton is calculated by dividing the product of 0.5, mass of the object, m_(kg) in kilograms and velocity of the object, v_(m/s) in meters per second by stopping distance, d_(m) in metres.

Braking Force, F_{(N) =} 0.5 * m_(kg) * v²_(m/s) / d_(m)

F_(N) = braking force in Newton, N.

m_(kg) = mass of the object in kilogram, kg.

v_(m/s) = velocity of the object in metre per second, m/s.

d_(m) = stopping distance in metre, m.

Braking Force Calculation:

1. Calculate the braking force required to stop a car weighing 1000kg travelling at 20m/s over a distance of 50m.

Given: m_(kg) = 1000kg, v_(m/s) = 20m/s, d_(m) = 50m.

Braking Force, F_{(N) =} 0.5 * m_(kg) * v²_(m/s) / d_(m)

F_{(N) =} 0.5 * 1000 * 20² / 50

F_{(N) =} 4000N.

2. Calculate the mass of an object that requires a braking force of 800N to stop from a velocity of 20m/s over a distance of 50m.

Given: F_{(N) =}  800N, v_(m/s) = 20m/s, d_(m) = 50m.

Braking Force, F_{(N) =} 0.5 * m_(kg) * v²_(m/s) / d_(m)

m_(kg) = F_(N) * d_(m) / 0.5 * v²_(m/s)

m_(kg) = 800 * 50 / 0.5 * 20²

m_(kg) = 200kg.

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