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how the quadratic equation is useful in calculating the stopping distance when the breaks are applied to a vehicle?
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the stopping distance for a vehicle moving with speed v and deceleration a is
s(t) = vt - 1/2 at^2
Since that is a quadratic function, the QF gives a handy way to solve it.
And that's "brakes." Give me a break!
s(t) = vt - 1/2 at^2
Since that is a quadratic function, the QF gives a handy way to solve it.
And that's "brakes." Give me a break!
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