Question: ( 3 0 pts . ) A tractor - trailer with a mass of 6 5 , 7 6 5 l b m is climbing

(30 pts.) A tractor-trailer with a mass of 65,765lbm is climbing the hill on I-40W just past the
Crab Orchard rest area. At one position, the vehicle is at an elevation of 1,605 feet above sea level
and has a speed of 60mph(88fts). Near the top of the hill, the vehicle is at an elevation of 1,795
feet. Between these two positions, the tractor has provided 22,065 Btu of work to increase the speed
of the vehicle. Determine the speed of the vehicle (fts) at the elevation of 1,795 feet. Neglect
aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.
( 3 0 pts . ) A tractor - trailer with a mass of

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