Solve Kinematics: Find Velocity & Displacement of Speedboat

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The discussion focuses on solving kinematics problems related to a speedboat's motion under varying accelerations. The speedboat accelerates at +2.03 m/s² for 8.87 seconds, followed by +0.380 m/s² for 8.86 seconds, and then decelerates at -1.20 m/s² for 8.11 seconds. The final velocity at t = 25.84 seconds is calculated to be 7.28 m/s. The total displacement requires integrating the velocity over time, which involves calculating the area under the velocity-time graph.

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Homework Statement



A speedboat starts from rest and accelerates at +2.03 m/s2 for 8.87 s. At the end of this time, the boat continues for an additional 8.86 s with an acceleration of +0.380 m/s2. Following this, the boat accelerates at -1.20 m/s2 for 8.11 s. (a) What is the velocity of the boat at t = 25.84 s? (b) Find the total displacement of the boat.

Homework Equations


The equations to be used are :
v= u + at
s= ut + 1/2 at^2

The Attempt at a Solution



i understand that you use the above equations to work through each stage in the speedboats journey:
stage 1: v=11.69m/s
s=40.23m
stage 2: using the previous velocity
v=16.47m/s
s=102.236 m
stage 3: using the previous velocity
v= 7.28
s= 100.11

so the solution is velocity at 25.84 seconds is 7.28 m/s that part of my working is correct, what i don't understand is how to find the total displacement, please help
 
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