When a Drag Strip Vehicle Reaches a Velocity of 60

question 72

Multiple Choice

When a drag strip vehicle reaches a velocity of 60 m/s, it begins a negative acceleration by releasing a drag chute and applying its brakes. While reducing its velocity back to zero, its acceleration along a straight line path is a constant -6.0 m/s². What displacement does it undergo during this deceleration period?

• A) 120 m
• B) 300 m
• C) 320 m
• D) 240 m

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