You're driving down the highway late one night at 20m/s when a deer steps onto the road 45m in front of you. Your reaction time before stepping on the brakes is 0.50s , and the maximum deceleration of your car is 12m/s2 .

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anonymous · Answer

How much distance is between you and the deer when you come to a stop?

anonymous · Answer

What is the maximum speed you could have and still not hit the deer?

e.mccormick · Answer

Did you try in the math or physics forums?  Both would be better for this than the feedback to OS area...

anonymous · Answer

oh thanks, didnt no.

e.mccormick · Answer

np.  We all have to learn how to use a new tool!  =)