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7 May, 00:22

If a child ran into the road 65 to 70 feet ahead of your vehicle, what is the highest speed from which you could stop with good brakes before hitting him?

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  1. 7 May, 01:36
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    Let v = the highest speed of the vehicle.

    Let d = the stopping distance.

    The formula for stopping distance is

    d = v² / (2μg)

    where

    μ = 0.8, the static coefficient of friction for good brakes (normal conditions)

    g = 32.2 ft/s², acceleration due to gravity.

    In terms of v,

    v = √ (2μgd)

    Note that 88 ft/s = 60 mph.

    Consider d = 65 ft.

    v = √2*0.8*32.2*65) = 57.87 ft/s

    or

    v = 57.87 * (60/88) = 39.5 mph

    Consider d = 70 ft.

    v = √ (2*0.8*32.2*70) = 60.05 ft/s

    or

    v = 60.05 * (60/88) = 40.95 mph

    The lower of these two speeds should be the highest allowable speed in order to avoid hitting the child.

    Answer: The highest speed is 39.5 mph or 57.9 ft/s.
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