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Chapter 2 Problem 23

Question

Problem 23PE

(a) A light-rail commuter train accelerates at a rate of 1.35 m/s2 . How long does it take to reach its top speed of 80.0 km/h, starting from rest? (b) The same train ordinarily decelerates at a rate of 1.65 m/s2 . How long does it take to come to a stop from its top speed? (c) In emergencies the train can decelerate more rapidly, coming to rest from 80.0 km/h in 8.30 s. What is its emergency deceleration in m/s2 ?

Solution

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First we have to find time taken by the rail when it is moving with acceleration  1.35 m/to reach

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Title College Physics  1 
Author Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
ISBN 9781938168000

Solved: (a) A light-rail commuter train accelerates at a

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