A subway train travels between two of its station stops with the acceleration schedule shown. (a) Determine the velocity after 14 sec in m/s. (b) Determine the time interval At, during the train brakes to a stop with a deceleration of 2 m/s² in sec. (c) Determine the distance S between the stations in m. a{m/s?} 6T 10

A subway train travels between two of its station stops with the acceleration schedule shown. (a) Determine the velocity after 14 sec in m/s. (b) Determine the time interval At, during the train brakes to a stop with a deceleration of 2 m/s² in sec. (c) Determine the distance S between the stations in m. a{m/s?} 6T 10

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter7: Intersection Design

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27P

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