(Must provide all steps in calculations). PROBLEM 11.34 54 km/h A motorist is traveling at 54 km/h when she observes that a traffic light 240 m ahead of her turns red. The traffic light is timed to stay red for 24 s. If the motorist wishes to pass the light without stopping just as it turns green again, determine (a) the required uniform deceleration of the car, (b) the speed of the car as it passes the light. 240 m

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(Must provide all steps in calculations).
PROBLEM 11.34
54 km/h
A motorist is traveling at 54 km/h when she observes
that a traffic light 240 m ahead of her turns red. The
traffic light is timed to stay red for 24 s. If the motorist
wishes to pass the light without stopping just as it
turns green again, determine (a) the required uniform
deceleration of the car, (b) the speed of the car as it
passes the light.
240 m
Transcribed Image Text:(Must provide all steps in calculations). PROBLEM 11.34 54 km/h A motorist is traveling at 54 km/h when she observes that a traffic light 240 m ahead of her turns red. The traffic light is timed to stay red for 24 s. If the motorist wishes to pass the light without stopping just as it turns green again, determine (a) the required uniform deceleration of the car, (b) the speed of the car as it passes the light. 240 m
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