A cyclist is at rest at a traffic light. When the light turns green, he begins accelerating at 1.2 m/s2. How many seconds after the light turns greendoes he reach his cruising speed of 6.0 m/s?A. 1.0 s B. 2.0 s C. 3.0 s D. 4.0 s E. 5.0 s

A cyclist is at rest at a traffic light. When the light turns green, he begins accelerating at 1.2 m/s2. How many seconds after the light turns greendoes he reach his cruising speed of 6.0 m/s?A. 1.0 s B. 2.0 s C. 3.0 s D. 4.0 s E. 5.0 s

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Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

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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