3. A car comes to a complete stop from an initial speed of 50 mph in a distance of 100 ft. With the same constant acceleration, what would be the stopping distances from an initial speed of 70 mph. Set your own variables for each parameter as you see fit.

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3. A car comes to a complete stop from an initial speed of 50 mph in a distance of 100 ft. With the same constant acceleration, what would be the
stopping distances from an initial speed of 70 mph. Set your own variables for each parameter as you see fit.
Transcribed Image Text:3. A car comes to a complete stop from an initial speed of 50 mph in a distance of 100 ft. With the same constant acceleration, what would be the stopping distances from an initial speed of 70 mph. Set your own variables for each parameter as you see fit.
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