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    Should you brake or accelerate at a yellow light?

    Alright, I'll work on this in a few minutes and let you know what I get. I'm trying to find the velocity though. With a beginning velocity of 20 m/s and in increase of 2m/s^2 I get the answers: Time Velocity 0 20 m/s 1 22m/s 2 26m/s 3 32 m/s 4 40 m/s 5 50 m/s But you said it was...
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    Should you brake or accelerate at a yellow light?

    What is vo? Sorry, she doesn't teach much. she just hands out the paper and tells us to complete it. also, what are you finding? (what is x standing for? Velocity? Acceleration?)
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    Should you brake or accelerate at a yellow light?

    Homework Statement You are traveling at 20 m/s and the stop light turns yellow. You have to make an insantaneous decision: Do i brake before the intersection or do I hit the gas pedal and beat the light? Keep in mind that this particular intersection is photo-enforced, and an $85 traffic...