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you can speed from 0 to 25 m/s in 25 seconds and your friend can speed up from 0 to 6 m/s in 6 seconds. who is faster

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Answer:

Neither; see below

Explanation:

Your acceleration:
a=(\Delta v)/(\Delta t)=(25-0)/(25)=1m/s^2

Your friend's acceleration:
a=(\Delta v)/(\Delta t)=(6-0)/(6)=1m/s^2

Therefore, since both you and your friend accelerate at the same rate, neither is faster.

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