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The Canadian bobsled team hit the brakes on the sled they are traveling East in so that it decelerates at a rate of 0.43

m/s^2.
a) How long does it take to stop if it travels 85 m before coming to rest?
b) Draw the velocity vector.
c) Draw the acceleration vector.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

85 = ½(0.43)t²

t = √(2(85)/0.43)

t = 19.883380...

t = 20 s

v→ 8.55 m/s initial, 0 m/s final

a← 0.43 m/s²