A Constant Force F Is Applied to a Body of Mass

question 87

Multiple Choice

A constant force F is applied to a body of mass m that initially is headed east at velocity v₀ until its velocity becomes −v₀. The total time of travel is 2t. The total distance the body travels in that time is

• A) .
• B) .
• C) .
• D) .
• E) .

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