SOLUTION: If a skid mark measures 470 ft, what was the speed of the car? Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Using the quation r=2squareroot5L

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Question 444248: If a skid mark measures 470 ft, what was the speed of the car? Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Using the quation r=2squareroot5L
Answer by benni1013(206)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is plug and chug. The length of the skid is 470 ft. r=2(5(470))^1/2=97 mph
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