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Problem
An automobile is travelling at
20
m
s
−
1
20\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}
20
m
s
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1
when the driver suddenly applies the brakes, producing a uniform retardation of
5
m
s
−
2
5\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}
5
m
s
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2
. Calculate the distance the car travels before coming to rest.
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