The problem involves calculating the distance between two stop signs based on a car's motion. The car accelerates at 5.02 m/s² for 7.24 seconds, coasts for 2.22 seconds, and then decelerates at 4.51 m/s² until it reaches the next stop sign. Using kinematic equations, specifically the equations of motion, one can determine the total distance traveled during each phase of the car's journey to find the distance between the stop signs.
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mcryder16 said:Homework Statement
A car starts from rest at a stop sign. It accelerates at 5.02 m/s2 for 7.24 seconds, coasts for 2.22 s, and then slows down at a rate of 4.51 m/s2 for the next stop sign. How far apart are the stop signs?
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