Describe the train's motion in each successive time interval. (b) Find the train's peak positive acceleration in the motion graphed. (c) Find the train's displacement in miles between t = 0 and t = 200 s.

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57. The Acela is an electric train on the Washington-New York-Boston run, carrying
passengers at 170 mi/h. A velocity-time graph for the Acela is shown in Figure P2.57. (a)
Describe the train's motion in each successive time interval. (b) Find the train's peak
positive acceleration in the motion graphed. (c) Find the train's displacement in miles
between t = 0 and t = 200 s.
v (mi/h)
200
150
100
50,
(s)
-50
-50
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
-100
Figure P2.57 Velocity-versus-time graph for the Acela.
Transcribed Image Text:57. The Acela is an electric train on the Washington-New York-Boston run, carrying passengers at 170 mi/h. A velocity-time graph for the Acela is shown in Figure P2.57. (a) Describe the train's motion in each successive time interval. (b) Find the train's peak positive acceleration in the motion graphed. (c) Find the train's displacement in miles between t = 0 and t = 200 s. v (mi/h) 200 150 100 50, (s) -50 -50 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 -100 Figure P2.57 Velocity-versus-time graph for the Acela.
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