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renaldocoetz
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thats correct yeah. lucky girl
Not sure which formula to use for this problem
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Homework Help Overview
The problem involves a scenario where a woman is traveling at 50 km/h and must determine if she can stop in time before reaching a broken bridge located 150 m ahead of a stop sign. The discussion centers around kinematic equations and the impact of her reaction time on the stopping distance.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss the appropriate kinematic equations to use for calculating stopping distance, emphasizing the need to convert speed units from km/h to m/s. There are questions about the significance of the reaction time and how it affects the distance traveled before deceleration begins.
Discussion Status
The discussion has progressed through various calculations and clarifications regarding the use of kinematic equations. Participants have shared their attempts and corrections, leading to a clearer understanding of how to approach the problem, although no final consensus has been reached on the calculations.
Contextual Notes
Participants are working under the constraints of a homework assignment, which includes specific parameters such as the initial speed, deceleration rate, and the distance to the broken bridge. The importance of accurately accounting for reaction time in the calculations is also under discussion.
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