Calculate Sprinter's Speed in 100m Dash in 10s

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Sep 8, 2008

A sprinter can accelerate with constant acceleration for 3.70 before reaching top speed. He can run the 100-meter dash in 10 s.

What is his speed as he crosses the finish line?

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Sep 8, 2008

Just use the basic 3 kinematics equations you learnt. Find the final speed given constant acceleration.

Calculate Sprinter's Speed in 100m Dash in 10s

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Calculate Sprinter's Speed in 100m Dash in 10s

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