Question: Problem/Task 4 (10 points). You are driving at a constant speed of 12 m/s and suddenly you want to stop your car (you see a

 Problem/Task 4 (10 points). You are driving at a constant speed

Problem/Task 4 (10 points). You are driving at a constant speed of 12 m/s and suddenly you want to stop your car (you see a dear on a road). It takes 0.4 s for you (your reaction time) to apply the brakes. After the 0.4 seconds you apply the brakes and begin slowing down at a rate of 3.5 m/s2. (a) What is the total distance traveled? (b) Sketch a graph of position vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time for your car

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