A car and driver weighing 7740 N passes a
sign stating “Bridge Out 27.7 m Ahead.” She slams on the brakes, and the car decelerates at a constant rate of 12.3 m/s^2.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s^2.
What is the magnitude of the work done
stopping the car if the car just stops in time to avoid diving into the water?
Answer in units of J.
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