Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0133942651
ISBN 13: 978-0-13394-265-1

Chapter 1 - Concepts of Motion - Exercises and Problems - Page 30: 30

Answer

The average car length is about 4-5 meters, or 15-16 feet.

Work Step by Step

From day to day experience, you have a rough estimate as to how long a car is. We know that a car is generally about 2-3 times the height of a person. 1.5 meters is about 5 feet, and would represent a very short person. Multiplying 1.5 meters or 5 feet by 3 gives you a ball park estimate of the length of a car.
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