SOLUTION: Experiments have shown that on smooth, dry roads, the relationship between the braking distance(d) and speed(s) is given by d(s)=.03s^2. Speed given in miles/hour and the distance

SOLUTION: Experiments have shown that on smooth, dry roads, the relationship between the braking distance(d) and speed(s) is given by d(s)=.03s^2. Speed given in miles/hour and the distance

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Question 929074: Experiments have shown that on smooth, dry roads, the relationship between the braking distance(d) and speed(s) is given by d(s)=.03s^2. Speed given in miles/hour and the distance is in feet. How many feet should you leave between you can the car in front of you if you are driving the car at 55mi/hr?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d(s)=.03s^2.
d(55mph) = .03(55)^2 = 90.75 ft
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