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Starting from rest, a runner accelerates to 5.2 m/s^2 for 10 seconds before winning the race. How far did he/she run?

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Final answer:

The runner ran a distance of 26 meters.

Step-by-step explanation:

The runner starts from rest and accelerates to a final velocity of 5.2 m/s with an acceleration of 5.2 m/s² for 10 seconds. To calculate the distance the runner ran, we can use the equation:

d = v0t + (1/2)at2

where d is the distance, v0 is the initial velocity (0 m/s), t is the time (10 seconds), and a is the acceleration (5.2 m/s²). Plugging in the values into the equation:

d = (0)(10) + (1/2)(5.2)(10)2

Simplifying the equation:

d = 0 + 26

Therefore, the runner ran a distance of 26 meters.

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