Calculating the Minimum Acceleration to Avoid Hitting a Deer

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To calculate the minimum constant acceleration required for a 1972 Blazer traveling at 60 miles per hour to stop without hitting a deer 100 meters away, the relevant physics formulas involve kinematics. The initial speed (v0) is converted to meters per second, yielding approximately 26.82 m/s. Using the formula for motion, the relationship between distance (d), initial velocity, final velocity (which is zero upon stopping), and acceleration (a) can be expressed as d = v0^2 / (2a). Rearranging this equation allows for the calculation of the necessary acceleration to ensure the vehicle stops in time. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these kinematic equations to solve real-world problems involving motion and safety.
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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 without hitting that helpless little deer.
 
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