Solve the Problem

question 452

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to two decimal places.
-The distance it takes to stop a car varies directly as the square of the speed of the car. If it takes 112 feet for a car traveling at 40 miles per hour to stop, what distance is required for a speed of 45 miles per hour?

• A) 154.05 ft
• B) 141.75 ft
• C) 121.5 ft
• D) 142.09 ft

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Definitions:

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain, often leading to difficulty in hearing sound clearly.

Spiral Organ

A structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear, essential for hearing as it transforms sound waves into electrical signals.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear that moves in response to sound, allowing for hearing.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear and is involved in the transmission of sound vibrations to the cochlea.