2. Paulo is riding his bicycle down the street at 5.2 m/s when a dog runs out in front of him, causing him to apply his brakes and stop abruptly. The magnitude of his acceleration is 4.8 m/s² while he is slowing down. a. Will his acceleration be in the same direction or the opposite direction as his velocity? b. How long does it take for him to stop once he applies the brakes? c. How far does he travel during the time he is applying the brakes?

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2. Paulo is riding his bicycle down the street at 5.2 m/s when a dog runs out in front of him, causing
him to apply his brakes and stop abruptly. The magnitude of his acceleration is 4.8 m/s² while he is
slowing down.
a. Will his acceleration be in the same direction or the opposite direction as his velocity?
b. How long does it take for him to stop once he applies the brakes?
C. How far does he travel during the time he is applying the brakes?
Transcribed Image Text:2. Paulo is riding his bicycle down the street at 5.2 m/s when a dog runs out in front of him, causing him to apply his brakes and stop abruptly. The magnitude of his acceleration is 4.8 m/s² while he is slowing down. a. Will his acceleration be in the same direction or the opposite direction as his velocity? b. How long does it take for him to stop once he applies the brakes? C. How far does he travel during the time he is applying the brakes?
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