A heavy truck with a weight/horsepower ratio of 300 lb/hp has an initial speed of 55 mph on a 0% grade. The truck then enters a 5% grade which is 8,500 ft. long. How many feet after entering the 5% grade does the truck stop slowing down and achieve a constant speed until the end of the grade? What is that constant speed?

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Lets start by calculating the net force acting on the truck when it is on a 5 grade The net force can be calculated using the following equation Net F... View the full answer