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A car starting from rest has a constant acceleration of 4 meters per second per second. How fast will it be going in 5 seconds? a. 1.25 m/s b. 20 m/s c. 5 m/s d. 4 m/s

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter1: The Study Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7C

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