Question

The driver of a car slams on the brakes when he sees a tree blocking the road. The car slows uniformly with acceleration of -5.05 m/s2 for 4.05 s, making straight skid marks 65.0 m long, all the way to the tree. With what speed does the car then strike the tree?

Find the answer in m/s.

Answer 1

656.5 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

V = ? U = 0 m/s a = 5.05 m/s2 S = 65.0 m

V = u + 2as

V = 0 + 2× 5.05 × 65

V = 656.5 m/s