immediately (perception time is 2 seconds) and begins slowing the vehicle at 10m/. Find the distance from the stopping point to the wall. Ans, 10.28m

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A driver travelling at 50mph is 80 m from a wall ahead. If the driver applies the brakes
immediately (perception time is 2 seconds) and begins slowing the vehicle at 10m/. Find the distance
from the stopping point to the wall.
Ans. 10.28m
Transcribed Image Text:A driver travelling at 50mph is 80 m from a wall ahead. If the driver applies the brakes immediately (perception time is 2 seconds) and begins slowing the vehicle at 10m/. Find the distance from the stopping point to the wall. Ans. 10.28m
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