5. A cat walking to the right at 2.0 m/s spies a mouse and begins chasing the mouse with a constant acceleration of 12.5 m/s². What is the velocity of the cat after running 4.0 m? 6. In getting ready to slam-dunk the ball, a basketball player starts from rest and sprints to a speed of 6.5 m/s in 1.5 s. Assuming that the player accelerates uniformly, determine the distance he runs.

5. A cat walking to the right at 2.0 m/s spies a mouse and begins chasing the mouse with a constant acceleration of 12.5 m/s². What is the velocity of the cat after running 4.0 m? 6. In getting ready to slam-dunk the ball, a basketball player starts from rest and sprints to a speed of 6.5 m/s in 1.5 s. Assuming that the player accelerates uniformly, determine the distance he runs.

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

Section: Chapter Questions

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