Record travel along a straight path

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The discussion focuses on calculating total displacement and average speeds for a trip involving three legs of motion. The first leg involves starting from rest with a constant acceleration of 2.20 m/s² for 15 seconds, resulting in a displacement of 247.50 meters. The second leg maintains a constant velocity for 1.65 minutes, while the third leg applies a negative acceleration of -9.92 m/s² for 3.33 seconds. Participants express uncertainty about how to proceed with calculations, particularly for the third leg, suggesting a need for clarity on applying similar equations for different acceleration scenarios. The conversation highlights the challenges of solving kinematic problems involving multiple phases of motion.
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Homework Statement



A record of travel along a straight path is as follows:
1. Start from rest with constant acceleration of 2.20 m/s2 for 15.0 s.
2. Maintain a constant velocity for the next 1.65 min.
3. Apply a constant negative acceleration of −9.92 m/s2 for 3.33 s.
(a) What was the total displacement for the trip? m
(b) What were the average speeds for legs 1, 2, and 3 of the trip, as well as for the complete trip?
leg 1 m/s
leg 2 m/s
leg 3 m/s
complete trip m/s

Homework Equations



delta X = Vi t + 1/2 a t^2
Vf^2 = Vi^2 + 2 a (delta X)

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm sure how to tackle this, but here was my attempt.
delta X = (0)(15) + 1/2(2.20)(15^2) = 247.50
I'm kind of stuck at this point, I don't know what to do?!
 
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