However, as a general rule, it is possible to estimate the stopping time of a vehicle using the following formula:
d = vt + (v^2/2*a)
Where:
- d is the stopping distance in metres
- v is the initial velocity in metres per second
- t is the time taken to stop in seconds
- a is the deceleration in metres per second squared
For example, if a vehicle is travelling at a speed of 50 km/h (13.9 m/s) when it collides with an immovable object and decelerates at a rate of 9.8 m/s squared (the acceleration due to gravity), it will come to a complete stop in approximately 1.43 seconds.
However, it is important to note that this is just a simplified example and that the actual stopping distance and time for a particular collision may vary significantly depending on the specific conditions involved.