The Stopping Distance (S) of a Car Varies Directly as the Square

question 92

Multiple Choice

The stopping distance (s) of a car varies directly as the square of its speed (v) . If a car traveling at 30 mph requires 59.85 ft to stop, find the stopping distance for a car traveling at 55 mph.

• A) 32.645 ft
• B) 81.037 ft
• C) 17.807 ft
• D) 109.725 ft
• E) 201.163 ft

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