A car starts from rest and travels for 7.0 s with a uniform acceleration of +2.6 m/s?. The driver then applies the brakes, causing a uniform acceleration of -2.5 m/s2. If the brakes are applied for 2.0 s, determine each of the following. (a) How fast is the car going at the end of the braking period? m/s (b) How far has the car gone?

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A car starts from rest and travels for 7.0 s with a uniform acceleration of
+2.6 m/s2. The driver then applies the brakes, causing a uniform
acceleration of -2.5 m/s2. If the brakes are applied for 2.0 s, determine
each of the following.
(a) How fast is the car going at the end of the braking period?
m/s
(b) How far has the car gone?
m
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A ball is thrown vertically upward with a speed of 40.0 m/s.
(a) How high does it rise?
m
(b) How long does it take to reach its highest point?
(c) How long does the ball take to hit the ground after it reaches its
highest point?
(d) What is its velocity when it returns to the level from which it
started?
m/s
Transcribed Image Text:A car starts from rest and travels for 7.0 s with a uniform acceleration of +2.6 m/s2. The driver then applies the brakes, causing a uniform acceleration of -2.5 m/s2. If the brakes are applied for 2.0 s, determine each of the following. (a) How fast is the car going at the end of the braking period? m/s (b) How far has the car gone? m Need Help? Read It MYΝΟTES ASK YOUR TEACHER A ball is thrown vertically upward with a speed of 40.0 m/s. (a) How high does it rise? m (b) How long does it take to reach its highest point? (c) How long does the ball take to hit the ground after it reaches its highest point? (d) What is its velocity when it returns to the level from which it started? m/s
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