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Can someone please explain this?

Can someone please explain this?-example-1

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Step-by-step explanation:

u = Initial velocity = 20m/s

v = Final velocity = 0m/s

a = Acceleration = -5m/s²

We wish to find s, the displacement of the car.

Using Kinematics, we have v² = u² + 2as.

Therefore (0)² = (20)² + 2(-5)s, and s = 40m.

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