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Initially stationary, a train has a constant acceleration of 0.2 m/s². (a) What is its speed after 20 s? m/s (b) What is the total time required for the train to reach a speed of 28 m/s? S

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Initially stationary, a train has a constant acceleration of 0.2 m/s².
(a) What is its speed after 20 s?
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(b) What is the total time required for the train to reach a speed of 28 m/s?
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