A football player weighing 85 kg accelerates from a stationary position, over a distance of 10m and has a final velocity of 25 km/h. a) What is his acceleration? b) Calculate the horizontal force on the centre of gravity of the player.

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A football player weighing 85 kg accelerates from a stationary position,
over a distance of 10m and has a final velocity of 25 km/h.
a) What is his acceleration?
b) Calculate the horizontal force on the centre of gravity of the player.

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