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Question from Tania: If a driver falls asleep at the wheel of a newer model car and slams into the rear of a parked classic mustang (2860-3280lb) and the parked car is thrown 100 ft across the street, what would be the minimum speed required by the newer car in order to move the mustang? |
Hi Tania,
Accident reconstruction is not a simple task. You can obtain a glimpse of what is in involved by going to the Math Beyond School section of Math Central and typing the word accident into the search window.
Penny
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