The speed (mph) and the stopping distance (ft) of a travelling car are given as follows. Speed              20        30       40        50         60        70 Distance           54       90       138      206        292      396 Fit a parabolic curve:   D = a + bS + cS2. Estimate the value of D when S=45 miles per hr.

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The speed (mph) and the stopping distance (ft) of a travelling car are given as follows.

Speed              20        30       40        50         60        70

Distance           54       90       138      206        292      396

Fit a parabolic curve:   D = a + bS + cS2. Estimate the value of D when S=45 miles per hr.  

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