PROBLEM: A cyclist due east accelerates at a constant 3.5m/s2 after leaving a sign-post. At the time, t=0 he is 5.0m from the post, moving east at 12 m/s. (a). Find his distance and velocity at t=1.5s. (b). If his velocity is 20m/s, where is the cyclist's position?

PROBLEM: A cyclist due east accelerates at a constant 3.5m/s2 after leaving a sign-post. At the time, t=0 he is 5.0m from the post, moving east at 12 m/s. (a). Find his distance and velocity at t=1.5s. (b). If his velocity is 20m/s, where is the cyclist's position?

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