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22 June, 03:33

The stopping distance of a car is directly proportional to the square of the speed of the car. If a car traveling 50 miles per hour has a stopping distance of 170 feet, find the stopping distance of a car that is traveling 70 miles per hour

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  1. 22 June, 03:34
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    70 / 50 = 1.4

    1.4 * 1.4 = 1.96

    So, the stopping distance increases by a factor of 1.96

    170 feet * 1.96 = 333.20 feet
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