A driver traveling at 30.0 km/hr sees the light turn red at the intersection. If his reaction time is 0.600 s, and the car can decelerate at 4.50 m/s?, find the stopping distance of the car. What would the stopping distance be if the car were moving at 90,0 km/hr?

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A driver traveling at 30.0 km/hr sees the light turn red at the
intersection. If his reaction time is 0.600 s, and the car can decelerate
at 4,50 m/s², find the stopping distance of the car. What would the
stopping distance be if the car were moving at 90,0 km/hr?
Transcribed Image Text:A driver traveling at 30.0 km/hr sees the light turn red at the intersection. If his reaction time is 0.600 s, and the car can decelerate at 4,50 m/s², find the stopping distance of the car. What would the stopping distance be if the car were moving at 90,0 km/hr?
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