Essential University Physics Volume 1, Loose Leaf Edition (4th Edition)
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Chapter 2, Problem 32E
Starting from rest, a car accelerates at a constant rate, reaching 88 km/h in 12 s. Find (a) its acceleration and (b) how far it goes in this time.
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Essential University Physics Volume 1, Loose Leaf Edition (4th Edition)
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