A Mouse Is Running Away from a Cat at 0

question 57

Multiple Choice

A mouse is running away from a cat at 0.75 m/s and,at 1.25 m from his mouse hole,he accelerates at a constant rate of 0.25 m/s² until he reaches his hole safely.How long a time was required for him to cover the last 1.25 m?

• A) 1.4 s
• B) 1.7 s
• C) 1.2 s
• D) 10 s

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