A car accelerates from rest at 4 m/s2. What is the velocity of the car after 4 seconds? After 4 seconds, the car applies the brakes and comes to a full stop after 2 seconds. What is the acceleration of the car and what is the braking distance?

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A car accelerates from rest at 4 m/s2. What is the velocity of the car after 4 seconds? After 4 seconds, the car applies the brakes and comes to a full stop after 2 seconds. What is the acceleration of the car and what is the braking distance?

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