Solve the Problem $\mathrm { v } = \sqrt { 20 \mathrm {~L} }$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The formula $\mathrm { v } = \sqrt { 20 \mathrm {~L} }$ can be used to estimate the speed of a car, $\mathrm { v }$ , in miles per hour, based on the length, L, in feet, of its skid marks upon sudden braking on a dry asphalt road. If a car is involved in an accident and its skid marks measure 45 feet, at what estimated speed was the car traveling when it applied its brakes just prior to the accident?

• A) 25 mph
• B) 40 mph
• C) 30 mph
• D) 35 mph

Understand various data collection techniques and their relevance in psychological research.

Grasp the experimental approach's role in establishing cause-effect relationships and manipulating variables.

Identify the function and importance of control groups in experimental designs.

Understand the relationship between experimental and control groups and the role of independent variables as causes in experiments.

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