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a is the [[acceleration]] of the [[object]] (in this case it is referred to as deceleration and if the velocity is chosen to be in a positive direction, the acceleration must be given a negative value).
When considering the [[friction]]al [[force]]s involved between surfaces such as the tyre and the road surface for a car then then [[Braking Distance|Braking distance]] can be given by the formula: