SOLUTION: A car slows down uniformly from a speed of 24.0 m/s to rest in 5.50 s. How far did it travel in that time? m

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Question 1092447: A car slows down uniformly from a speed of 24.0 m/s to rest in 5.50 s. How far did it travel in that time?

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Answer by ikleyn(52884) About Me  (Show Source):
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For this decelerated movement, the formula for the distance to get full stop is

S = at%5E2%2F2,

where S is the distance (in meters), "a" is acceleration (in m/s^2), t is time (in seconds).


Before applying this formula, you need to know the value of the acceleration (deceleration in this case). It is


a = V%2Ft = 24%2F5.5 m%2Fs%5E2.


I gave you all necessary instructions - You make all necessary calculations.