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A particle starts with an initial velocity of 6 m/s and a constant acceleration of 2.5 m/s2. What distance does it travel in 6 seconds?
- 126
- 81
- 36
- 40.5
Answer
B. 81
Solution
s = v0t + 1/2at2 = (6)(6) + 1/2(2.5)(6)2 = 81 m.
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