A cyclist starts from rest and accelerates at 1.5 m/s² for 20 seconds. How far does the cyclist travel during this time?
To find the distance the cyclist travels during the acceleration, we can use the following kinematic equation:
Where:
d = distance traveled
= 0 m/s (initial velocity)
a = 1.5 m/s²
t = 20s
Since the initial velocity , the equation simplifies to:
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