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What is the formula for braking distance?

Braking distance:

$$ d=\frac{v_0^2}{2\mu g}$$

Where:

- d = braking distance in meters

- v0 = initial velocity of the vehicle in meters per second (m/s)

- μ = coefficient of friction between the tires and the road

- g = acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s² on Earth)