Question

The distance required for a car to stop after the driver steps on the brakes can be estimated by 24d = v2 where d is the distance in feet and v is the velocity or speed in mph.If the car is traveling at 50 miles per hour, about how many feet will the car require to stop after the driver steps on the brake? Round your answer to the nearest foot, if necessary.

Answer 1

To solve for the distance the car is required to stop after the driver steps on the break is by jus substituting the given value to the equation given. Since the car is traveling at 50 miles per hour

24d = (50)^2

D = 2500/24

D =104 ft