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ganon00
Nov27-06, 11:29 PM
Thought this was and interesting physics problem

A driver ina gray 1972 Blazer traveling at a speed of 60 miles/hour sees a deer 100 meters away on the road. (assuming that the deer does not move in the meantime-maybe it stepped on some gum, cramped up, went deaf, or has a death wish : "I SHALL BE.........Venison Jerky) Calculate the minimum constant acceleration that is necessary for the Blazer to stop with out hitting that helpless little deer.

moose
Nov27-06, 11:58 PM
What are your formulas which include acceleration and position?