Concept explainers
(a)
To find: The function that represents the total stopping distance
(a)
Answer to Problem 57E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The research and development department of an automobile manufacturer determines that when a driver is required to stop quickly to avoid an accident, the distance the car travels during the driver’s reaction time is given by
Calculation:
The total stopping distance
(b)
To sketch: the graph the functions
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The functions
(c)
To find: the function contributes most to the magnitude of the sum at higher speeds, explain.
(c)
Answer to Problem 57E
The braking function
Explanation of Solution
The braking function
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