Physics

To find the total distance traveled by the cyclist, we need to calculate the distance covered during both phases: acceleration and constant velocity.

Phase 1: Acceleration

The cyclist accelerates from rest () at 2 m/s² for 5 seconds. We can use the formula:

Phase 2: Constant Speed

After accelerating, the cyclist continues at a constant velocity. We need to first find the final velocity () after the acceleration phase:

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