How long it take to stop from time started to apply brakes


You are traveling along an interstate highway at 32.0 m/s (about 72 mph) when a truck stops suddenly in front of you. You immediately apply your brakes and cut your speed in half after 6.0 s.

(a) What was your acceleration, assuming it was constant?

(b) How long did it take you to stop from the time you started to apply the brakes?

(c) What was your stopping distance?

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