Cheetahs can accelerate to a speed of 20.0 m/s20.0 m/s in 2.50 s2.50 s and can continue to accelerate to reach a top speed of 30.5 m/s30.5 m/s . Assume the acceleration is constant until the top speed is reached and is zero thereafter. Let the +?+x direction point in the direction the cheetah runs.

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Cheetahs can accelerate to a speed of 20.0 m/s20.0 m/s in 2.50 s2.50 s and can continue to accelerate to reach a top speed of 30.5 m/s30.5 m/s . Assume the acceleration is constant until the top speed is reached and is zero thereafter. Let the +?+x direction point in the direction the cheetah runs.

Express the cheetah's top speed ?topvtop in miles per hour (mi/h)(mi/h) 

 

If a cheetah sees a rabbit 134.0 m134.0 m away, how much time ?totalttotal will it take to reach the rabbit, assuming the rabbit does not move and the cheetah starts from rest?

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