A Drag Racer Starts from Rest and Accelerates at 10

question 24

Multiple Choice

A drag racer starts from rest and accelerates at 10 m/s² for the entire distance of 400 m (1/4 mile) .What is the velocity of the race car at the end of the run?

• A)45 m/s
• B)89 m/s
• C)130 m/s
• D)180 m/s

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