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A train is moving with a velocity of 20 m/s . when the brakes are applied , the acceleration is reduce to -0.5m/s2 . calculate the distance covered by the train before coming to rest.
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Steve
every second v decreases by 1/2 m/s
so, it takes 40 seconds to stop
The distance covered during time t is
s = 20t - 1/4 t^2
Now just plug in t=40
so, it takes 40 seconds to stop
The distance covered during time t is
s = 20t - 1/4 t^2
Now just plug in t=40
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