Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0133942651
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Chapter 1 - Concepts of Motion - Exercises and Problems - Page 30: 34

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The problem is made of two distinct sections, which are indicated in the diagram. The first is the acceleration from stop, where the acceleration starts at $5m/s^2$ and all other variables are zero. After 5 seconds, acceleration stops, and velocity has increased to $5m/s^2 \times 5s = 25m/s$. The second portion of the problem uses the new velocity of $25m/s$ and accelerations at $0m/s^2$ to travel more distance at a constant velocity for 3 more seconds. This brings the total time in the final position to $8s$. Position is the unknown variable at the middle and final parts of the diagram.
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