You're driving down the highway late one night at 15 m/s when a deer steps onto...

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You're driving down the highway late one night at 15 m/s when adeer steps onto the road 42 m in front of you. Your reaction timebefore stepping on the brakes is 0.50 s , and the maximumdeceleration of your car is 11 m/s^2 .

1.

How much distance is between you and the deer when you come to astop?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

2.

What is the maximum speed you could have and still not hit thedeer?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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0 u2 2 11 345 u2 759 u 275499 ms u 28    See Answer
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