Braking Distance Braking distance for cars on level pavement can be approximated by D(x) = The input x is the car's velocity in miles per hour and the output D(x) is the braking distance in feet. The positive constant k is a measure of the traction of the tires. Small values of k indicate a slippery 30 road or worn tires. (Source: L. Haefner, Introduction to Transportation Systems.) (a) Let k = 0.3. Evaluate D(60) and interpret the result. (b) If k = 0.25, find the velocity x that corresponds to a braking distance of 300 feet.

Braking Distance Braking distance for cars on level pavement can be approximated by D(x) = The input x is the car's velocity in miles per hour and the output D(x) is the braking distance in feet. The positive constant k is a measure of the traction of the tires. Small values of k indicate a slippery 30 road or worn tires. (Source: L. Haefner, Introduction to Transportation Systems.) (a) Let k = 0.3. Evaluate D(60) and interpret the result. (b) If k = 0.25, find the velocity x that corresponds to a braking distance of 300 feet.

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