When you see a traffic light turn red, you apply the brakes until you come to a stop. Suppose your initial speed was 12.9 m/s, and you come to rest in 35.0 m. How much time does this take? Assume constant deceleration.
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What is your question about this problem? I will be happy to critique your thinking. We are not in the habit of doing homework or tests for students.
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t= v₀ /a