1.A block is accelerated with a =8.The initial velocity of the block is VF 2 m/s.A. If the block is accelerated for t = 3 s. Find the position of the block.B. Use the work-energy theorem to find the final velocity of the block. Where thedistance d is the position you find in part (A).ins

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