According to Car and Driver an Alfa Romeo going 70 mph requi
According to Car and Driver, an Alfa Romeo going 70 mph requires 177 feet to stop. Assuming that the stopping distance is proportional to the square of the velocity, find the stopping distance required by an Alfa Romeo going at 50 mph and at 130 mph.
At 50 mph, stopping distance = ______(include units)
At 130 mph, stopping distance = ______(include units)
At 50 mph, stopping distance = ______(include units)
At 130 mph, stopping distance = ______(include units)
Solution
90.30 ft 610.46 ft