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A car was moving at a speed of 12m/s. On applying brakes, it produced a deceleration of 6m/s2 and stopped. Calculate the distance traveled by car before stopping.


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Initial velocity, u = 12m/s
Final veloctiy, v = 0m/s
accelaration, a = -6m/s2
S = ?

Applying 3rd equation of motion:
v2 = u2 + 2as
0 = 122 + 2(6)s

S = 12 meter.

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