A light rail commuter train accelerates at a rate of 1.35 m/s^2. a) How long does it take to reach a top speed of 80 km/h, starting from rest? b) How far does it travel during this period? (Hint you know the acceleration, v(final), and v(initial) so use the time independent velocity equation ( v(final)^2 = v(initial)^2 + 2ad ) to solve for d. Round your answer to the nearest tenth

A light rail commuter train accelerates at a rate of 1.35 m/s^2. a) How long does it take to reach a top speed of 80 km/h, starting from rest? b) How far does it travel during this period? (Hint you know the acceleration, v(final), and v(initial) so use the time independent velocity equation ( v(final)^2 = v(initial)^2 + 2ad ) to solve for d. Round your answer to the nearest tenth

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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