A biker is traveling on level ground at 60.0 m/s with a

Last updated: 7/7/2022

A biker is traveling on level ground at 60.0 m/s with a combined mass of 309.0 kg. She spots a police officer 500 meters up ahead, so she applies the brakes, reducing her speed by half over a period of 16.0 seconds. In meters, how far does she travel during this time period? Think to yourself; do not enter an answer to this question: If she doesn't reach the new, lower speed in time, she will pass the officer with a speed that's too high (certainly getting a ticket). In other words, if the distance you calculate is above 500 m, she doesn't slow down in enough time. If the distance you calculate is less than 500 m, she reaches the safe speed before she reaches the officer. So, does she get a ticket?