An automobile starts from rest and reaches a speed of 42 m/s in 15 seconds. The acceleration increases from zero, uniformly with time in the first 9 seconds after which is remained constant. 1.) Compute the acceleration of the car after 9 seconds 2.) Compute the velocity of the car after 9 seconds? 3.) Determine distance traveled by the car after 15 seconds?

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An automobile starts from rest and reaches a speed
of 42 m/s in 15 seconds. The acceleration
increases from zero, uniformly with time in the first
9 seconds after which is remained constant.
1.) Compute the acceleration of the car after 9
seconds
2.) Compute the velocity of the car after 9 seconds?
3.) Determine distance traveled by the car after 15
seconds?
Transcribed Image Text:An automobile starts from rest and reaches a speed of 42 m/s in 15 seconds. The acceleration increases from zero, uniformly with time in the first 9 seconds after which is remained constant. 1.) Compute the acceleration of the car after 9 seconds 2.) Compute the velocity of the car after 9 seconds? 3.) Determine distance traveled by the car after 15 seconds?
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