Why are lighter cars allowed to drive on motorways at higher speeds than heavier ones?
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Answer:
Time, t = 0.23 seconds
Explanation:
It is given that,
Initial speed of the ranger, u = 52 km/h = 14.44 m/s
Final speed of the ranger, v = 0 (as brakes are applied)
Acceleration of the ranger,
Distance between deer and the vehicle, d = 87 m
Let d' is the distance covered by the deer so that it comes top rest. So,
d' = 26.06 m
Distance between the point where the deer stops and the vehicle is :
D=d-d'
D=87 - 26.06 = 60.94 m
Let t is the maximum reaction time allowed if the ranger is to avoid hitting the deer. It can be calculated as :
t = 0.23 seconds
Hence, this is the required solution.