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How far does an object travel if it starts from rest and accelerates at a rate of 2.0 meters per second2 for 6.5 seconds?

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Answer:

42.25 m

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question;

u = 0 m/s (journey started from rest)

a = 2 m/s^2

t = 6.5 secs

Given that;

s = ut + 1/2at^2

s = (0 * 6.5) + 1/2 * 2 * (6.5)^2

s = 0 + 42.25

s = 42.25 m

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