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A motorist is traveling at 20 m/s. He is 60 m from a stop
Chapter 1, Problem 40P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 40P
A motorist is traveling at 20 m/s. He is 60 m from a stop light when he sees it turn yellow. His reaction time, before stepping on the brake, is 0.50 s. What steady deceleration while braking will bring him to a stop right at the light?
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QUESTION:
Problem 40P
A motorist is traveling at 20 m/s. He is 60 m from a stop light when he sees it turn yellow. His reaction time, before stepping on the brake, is 0.50 s. What steady deceleration while braking will bring him to a stop right at the light?
ANSWER:
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We are required to calculate the deceleration for the motorist to stop at the light.