If you are driving 72 km/h along a straight road and you look to the side for 4.0 s,how far do you travel during this inattentive period?
A)18 m
B)20 m
C)40 m
D)80 m

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To find the distance traveled, use the formula: distance = speed × time. Convert 72 km/h to meters per second by multiplying by (1000 m/1 km) and dividing by (3600 s/1 h), which gives 20 m/s. Then multiply by the time: 20 m/s × 4 s = 80 m.

If You Are Driving 72 Km/h Along a Straight Road