Answer:
240 meters
Explanation:
The distance traveled by the vehicle can be calculated using the following equation:
[tex] v_{f}^{2} = v_{0}^{2} + 2ax [/tex] (1)
Where:
x: is the displacement
[tex]v_{f}[/tex]: is the final speed = 0 (reduces its velocity back to zero)
[tex]v_{0}[/tex]: is the initial speed = 60 m/s
a: is the acceleration = -7.5 m/s²
By solving equation (1) for x we have:
[tex] x = \frac{v_{f}^{2} - v_{0}^{2}}{2a} = \frac{0 - (60 m/s)^{2}}{2*(-7.5 m/s^{2})} = 240 m [/tex]
Therefore, the vehicle undergoes 240 meters of displacement during the deceleration period.
I hope it helps you!
