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Forensics — Speed from Skid Marks

Estimating vehicle speed from braking distance.

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v = \sqrt{2\mu g d}

\tfrac{1}{2}mv^2 = \mu m g d

d = \text{length of skid}

\mu = \text{road friction coefficient}