A subway train stop at two stations that are 2km apart. The maximum acceleration and deceleration of the train are 2m/s^2 and 1.6m/s^2 respectively, and the maximum allowable speed is 20m/s. Determine the shortest possible time of travel between two stations.
A subway train stop at two stations that are 2km apart. The maximum acceleration and deceleration of the train are 2m/s^2 and 1.6m/s^2 respectively, and the maximum allowable speed is 20m/s. Determine the shortest possible time of travel between two stations.
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