SOLUTION: what is the quadratic equation to find the distance it takes to stop a car at a given speed

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Question 192993: what is the quadratic equation to find the distance it takes to stop a car at a given speed
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what is the quadratic equation to find the distance it takes to stop a car at a given speed
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t = v/a
t = time
v = speed
a = acceleration from braking
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s = (at^2)/2
s = distance
s = (a)*((v/a)^2)/2
s = (v^2)/2a