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A Thomson’s gazelle can reach a speed of 13 m/s in 3.0 s. A lion can reach a speed of 9.5 m/s in 1.0 s. A trout can reach a speed of 2.8 m/s in 0.12 s. Which animal has the largest acceleration?

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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Problem 39P: A car starts from rest and travels for 5.0 s with a uniform acceleration of +1.5 m/s2. The driver...

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