A motorcycle starts from rest with an acceleration of 5 m/s2 in the positive x direction for 2 seconds. It then reduces its acceleration to 4 m/s2 for 2 additional seconds. What is the total distance covered in meters?

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A motorcycle starts from rest with an acceleration of 5 m/s2 in the positive x direction for 2 seconds. It then reduces its acceleration to 4 m/s2 for 2 additional seconds. What is the total distance covered in meters?

 

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