Why Does Stopping Distance Increase with Speed?

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Stopping distance increases with speed due to the physics of constant acceleration, specifically described by the kinematic equation v^2 = vi^2 + 2a(x - xi). This equation shows that the stopping distance (delta x) is proportional to the square of the initial speed (vi). As speed increases, the energy required to stop also increases, resulting in a longer stopping distance. The final speed (V) is zero when the object comes to a stop. Understanding this relationship is crucial for safe driving practices.
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In my physics textbook, it states that the stopping distance increases with the square of the intial speed. Could someone provide me with an example of why this is true?

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For constant acceleration, how does distance relate to speed? (Look for a connecting kinematic formula.)
 
Would it be the kinematic equation v^2 = vi^2 + 2a(x - xi) solved for delta x?
 
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Would it be the kinematic equation v^2 = vi^2 + 2a(x - xi) solved for delta x?
Exactly. Vi would be the initial speed; V = 0, the final speed.
 

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