Consumer Reports found that the average breaking distance for a certain class of automobiles going from 60.0 mph to a dead stop is 40.8 meters. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of this class of automobiles?
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Given: Velocity = 60 miles per hour 1 mile = 1609.34 meters Therefore, 60 miles = 60 * 1609.34 meters = 96560.4 meters So, the velocity is 96560.4 meters per hour. Show more…
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