A Train Starts from Rest and Accelerates Uniformly Until It $42 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$

question 102

Multiple Choice

A train starts from rest and accelerates uniformly until it has traveled 5.6 km and acquired a forward velocity of $42 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ The train then moves at a constant velocity of $42 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ for 420 s.The train then slows down uniformly at $$0.065 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }$$ until it is brought to a halt.The acceleration during the first 5.6 km of travel is closest to which of the following?

• A)0.16 m/ \(\mathrm { s }^2\)
• B)0.14 m/ \(\mathrm { s }^2\)
• C)0.17 m/ \(\mathrm { s }^2\)
• D)0.19 m/ \(\mathrm { s }^2\)
• E)0.20 m/ \(\mathrm { s }^2\)

Apply various depreciation methods to calculate depreciation expense.

Understand the concept of goodwill in accounting and how it is measured.

Record and understand the transactions involving the purchase and disposition of equipment.

Understand the concept and calculation of depreciation, amortization, and depletion for plant assets.

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