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  • Distance Traveled During Acceleration: Physics Problem & Solution
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Understand the Variables

    * Initial velocity (v₀): 0 m/s (starts from rest)

    * Final velocity (v): 25 m/s

    * Acceleration (a): 2.5 m/s²

    * Distance (Δx): This is what we need to find.

    2. Choose the Right Equation

    We can use one of the following equations of motion:

    * v² = v₀² + 2aΔx (This is the most convenient equation in this case)

    3. Plug in the Values

    * (25 m/s)² = (0 m/s)² + 2 (2.5 m/s²) Δx

    4. Solve for Δx

    * 625 m²/s² = 5 m/s² Δx

    * Δx = 625 m²/s² / 5 m/s²

    * Δx = 125 meters

    Answer: The car travels 125 meters while accelerating.

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