Question: Problems 30 through 32 explore the relation between the speed of an auto and the distance it skids when the brakes are applied. A car

Problems 30 through 32 explore the relation between the speed of an auto and the distance it skids when the brakes are applied.

A car traveling at 60 mi/h (88 ft/s) skids 176 ft after its brakes are suddenly applied. Under the assumption that the braking system provides constant deceleration, what is that deceleration? For how long does the skid continue?

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