STEP1: A 240 horsepower car that weighs 4300 lbs beginning at a stop travels 1/10 of a mile. At optimum performance, what is the maximum speed in MILES per HOUR the car can reach? What is the speed in Mi/Hr at 1/15 of a mile?
STEP2: In the same car, how many FEET have been traveled (at max performance) when the car reaches the speed of 35 MPH?
Power is related to speed and distance. Power is converted into acceleration during the process.