A sprinter accelerates from rest until he reaches a velocity of 12.0 m/s and then continues running at this velocity. If he takes 11.0 s to cover 100 m, what was his acceleration and how long did it last?

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A sprinter accelerates from rest until he reaches a velocity of 12.0 m/s and then
continues running at this velocity. If he takes 11.0 s to cover 100 m, what was his
acceleration and how long did it last?
Transcribed Image Text:A sprinter accelerates from rest until he reaches a velocity of 12.0 m/s and then continues running at this velocity. If he takes 11.0 s to cover 100 m, what was his acceleration and how long did it last?
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