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Initially stationary, a train has a constant acceleration of 0.8 m/s2. (a) What is its speed after 27 s? m/s (b) What is the total time requ
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Answer:
(a) v1 = 21.6 m/s
(b) t = 51.25 s
Explanation:
Use kinematics equation
v1 = v0 + at
Given
v0 = 0 = initial velocity
a = 0.8 m/s^2 = acceleration
(a) t = 27 seconds
v1 = v0 + at = 0 + 0.8*27 = 21.6 m/s
(b) v1 = 41 m/s
v1 = v0 + at
solve for t
t = (v1-v0)/a = (41-0)/0.8 = 51.25 s