You are driving a car, traveling at a constant velocity of 25 m/s along a straight road, when you see a child suddenly run onto the road. It takes 0.45s for you to react and apply the brakes. As a result, the car slows with a steady acceleration of 8.5 m/s^2 in the direction opposite your motion and comes to a stop. What is the total displacement of the car before it stops?
I will provide a hint for this problem in about 10 minutes. I would prefer you get the answer on your own. If you do end up using the hint to solve this problem, please note it in your explanation (I won't take points off). If you are able to figure it out without the hint, note that in your explanation.
Include a detailed explanation. You will have about 25 minutes.
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