A certain car traveling 34.0 mph skids to a stop in 29 meters from the point where the brakes were applied. In approximately what distance would the car stop had it been going 1…

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Ali Mohamed · Answer 1 · 2021-03-30T05:30:41+0000

Answer:

279 m

Explanation:

Work by friction = change in kinetic energy

Fd = ½ mv²

d ∝ v²

d / 29 m = (105.4 mph)² / (34.0 mph)²

d = 279 m