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An initially motionless test car is accelerated uniformly to 145 km/h

in 8.53 s
before striking a simulated deer. The car is in contact with the faux fawn for 0.515 s,
after which the car is measured to be traveling at 60.0 km/h.

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Wow, that's quite an unfortunate encounter with a simulated deer! Let's break down the information you provided:

- The test car was initially motionless and accelerated uniformly to 145 km/h in 8.53 s.
- It was then in contact with the faux fawn for 0.515 s.
- After the collision, the car was measured to be traveling at 60.0 km/h.

From this information, we can determine that the car experienced a deceleration during the collision with the faux fawn. The change in velocity can be calculated by subtracting the final velocity from the initial velocity.

Initial velocity: 145 km/h
Final velocity: 60.0 km/h

Change in velocity = Final velocity - Initial velocity
Change in velocity = 60.0 km/h - 145 km/h

To further analyze the situation, we would need additional information such as the mass of the car or the forces involved. Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with!
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