A Car Is Moving with a Constant Acceleration

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Multiple Choice

A car is moving with a constant acceleration. At time t = 5.0 s its velocity is 8.0 m/s in the forward direction, and at time t = 8.0 s its velocity is 12.0 m/s forward. What is the distance traveled in that
Interval of time?

• A) 10 m
• B) 20 m
• C) 30 m
• D) 50 m
• E) 40 m

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