A Car Is Traveling with a Constant Speed of 30

question 104

Multiple Choice

A car is traveling with a constant speed of 30.0 m/s when the driver suddenly applies the brakes,causing the car to slow down with a constant acceleration.The car comes to a stop in a distance of 120 m.What was the acceleration of the car as it slowed down?

• A)3.75 m/s²
• B)4.00 m/s²
• C)4.25 m/s²
• D)4.50 m/s²
• E)4.75 m/s²

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