The brakes are applied to a moving van, causing it to uniformly slow down. While slowing, it moves a distance of 40.0 m in 8.20 s to a final velocity of 1.90 m/s, at which point the brakes are released. (a) What was its initial speed (in m/s), just before the brakes were applied? m/s (b) What was its acceleration (in m/s2) while the brakes were applied? (Assume the initial direction of motion is the positive direction. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.) m/s²

The brakes are applied to a moving van, causing it to uniformly slow down. While slowing, it moves a distance of 40.0 m in 8.20 s to a final velocity of 1.90 m/s, at which point the brakes are released. (a) What was its initial speed (in m/s), just before the brakes were applied? m/s (b) What was its acceleration (in m/s2) while the brakes were applied? (Assume the initial direction of motion is the positive direction. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.) m/s²

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