Question

The velocity graph of a braking car is shown. Use it to estimate

the distance traveled by the car while the brakes are applied. (Use
M6 to get the most precise estimate.)

Answer 1

The distance traveled by the car while the brakes are applied is 210 ft

Estimating the distance traveled by the car while the brakes are applied.

From the question, we have the following parameters that can be used in our computation:

The velocity graph

The distance traveled by the car while the brakes are applied is area of the velocity graph

This is calculated using

Area = 1/2 * Velocity * Time

In other words

Distance = 1/2 * Velocity * Time

So, we have

Distance = 1/2 * 70 * 6

Evaluate

Distance = 210 ft

Hence, the distance traveled is 210 ft