11. A train initially at rest, has a constant acceleration of 0.5 m/s? a)What is its speed after 15s? / b) What would be the total time it would take to reach a speed of 25 m/s? c) Draw the graph of speed against time for the train.

11. A train initially at rest, has a constant acceleration of 0.5 m/s? a)What is its speed after 15s? / b) What would be the total time it would take to reach a speed of 25 m/s? c) Draw the graph of speed against time for the train.

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Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

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Chapter1: The Study Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 24P: . Initially staionary, a train has a constant acceleration of 0.5 m/s2. (a) What is its speed after...

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