Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus)
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Chapter 2, Problem 74EAP
When a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider sports car accelerates at the maximum possible rate, its motion during the first 20 s is extremely well modeled by the simple equation
a. Find an algebraic expression in terms of P, m, and t for the car’s acceleration at time t.
b. What is the car’s speed at t = 2 s and t = 10 s?
c. Evaluate the acceleration at t = 2 s and t = 10 s.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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