A toy car accelerates from rest at 2.4 m/s2 for 2 seconds. It then accelerates at 5.7 m/s2. How long does it take for this car to travel a distance of 15 m from rest?

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A toy car accelerates from rest at 2.4 m/s2 for 2 seconds. It then accelerates at 5.7 m/s2. How long does it take for this car to travel a distance of 15 m from rest?

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