College Physics: A Strategic Approach Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (4th Edition) (What's New in Astronomy & Physics)
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Chapter 2, Problem 35P
Formula One racers speed up much more quickly than normal passenger vehicles, and they also can stop in a much shorter distance. A Formula One racer traveling at 90 m/s can stop in a distance of 110 m. What is the magnitude of the car's acceleration as it slows during braking?
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