A Train Starts from Rest and Accelerates Uniformly Until It

question 488

Multiple Choice

A train starts from rest and accelerates uniformly until it has traveled 5.6 km and acquired a forward velocity of 42 m/s. The train then moves at a constant velocity of 42 m/s for 420 s. The train then slows down uniformly at until it is brought to a halt. The acceleration during the first 5.6 km of travel is closest to which of the following?

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