(II) A world-class sprinter can reach a top speed (of

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A world-class sprinter can reach a top speed (of about 11.5m/s) in the first 18.0 m of a race. What is the average acceleration of this sprinter and how long does it take her to reach that speed?

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QUESTION:

A world-class sprinter can reach a top speed (of about 11.5m/s) in the first 18.0 m of a race. What is the average acceleration of this sprinter and how long does it take her to reach that speed?

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Given data,

Initial speed of the sprinter :

Final speed of the sprinter:

Distance travelled by the sprinter is

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