On a dry road, a car with good tires may be able to brake with a constant deceleration of 5.48 m/s2. (a) How long does such a car, initially traveling at 25.6 m/s, take to stop? (b) How far does it travel in this time?

I don't know how to do part (b) ..

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On a dry road, a car with good tires may be able to brake with a constant deceleration of 5.48 m/s2. (a) How long does such a car, initially traveling at 25.6 m/s, take to stop? (b) How far does it travel in this time?

I don't know how to do part (b) ..

anonymous · Answer

use the formulae...where s is the distance covered $$ v ^{2}-u ^{2}=2as$$

anonymous · Answer

the answer should be around 60 mts

anonymous · Answer

Thanks man! :)

anonymous · Answer

you are most welcome