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The average acceleration experienced by the driver during collision
Answer to Problem 27P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Initial velocity of the driver = initial velocity of the car
Final velocity of the driver
Acceleration experienced by the driver during collision
Displacement of the driver during the collision
Formula Used:
Acceleration is given as
Where,
Calculation:
Consider the motion of the driver during the collision.
Acceleration of the driver is given as
Substituting the values
Conclusion:
Therefore, average acceleration of the driver is
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