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An automobile with an initial speed of 20 m/s accelerates at a rate of 5 m/s2. Use one of your
kinematic equations and find how fast the car is moving after accelerating for 3 seconds.a. 15 m/s.
b. 225.5 m/s.
c. 35 m/s.
d. 400 m/s.
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