The rolling resistance for steel on steel is quite low; the coefficient of rolling friction is typically

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The rolling resistance for steel on steel is quite low; the coefficient of rolling friction is typically \(\mu_{\mathrm{r}}=0.002\). Suppose a \(180,000 \mathrm{~kg}\) locomotive is rolling at \(10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) (just over \(20 \mathrm{mph}\) ) on level rails. If the engineer disengages the engine, how much time will it take the locomotive to coast to a stop? How far will the locomotive move during this time?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

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Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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