SOLUTION: How many feet does a car travel that can reach 60mph in 9.4 seconds.

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Question 891285: How many feet does a car travel that can reach 60mph in 9.4 seconds.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many feet does a car travel that can reach 60mph in 9.4 seconds.
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60 mi/hr = 88 ft/sec
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Assuming uniform acceleration:
v = a*t
a = v/t = 88/9.4 ft/sec/sec (=~ 0.291g, btw)
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s = at^2/2 = (88/9.4)*9.4^2/2 feet
s = 88*9.4/2
s = 413.6 feet