The physiological effects of extreme accelerations on people are studied using a rocket-powered sled moving on a straight level track. Starting from rest, one of these sleds can reach a speed of 1600 km/hr in 1.8 seconds. (a) Assume the acceleration is constant and compare it to g. (b) What is the distance traveled in this time?

The physiological effects of extreme accelerations on people are studied using a rocket-powered sled moving on a straight level track. Starting from rest, one of these sleds can reach a speed of 1600 km/hr in 1.8 seconds. (a) Assume the acceleration is constant and compare it to g. (b) What is the distance traveled in this time?

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