A car going initially with a velocity of 15 m/s accelerates at a rate of 2 m/s^2 for 10 seconds. It then decelerates at a rate of -1.5 m/s^2 until it stops. Find the car's maximum speed. Calculate the total distance traveled by the car.
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The car accelerates for 10 seconds at a rate of 2 m/s^2. The formula to calculate final speed is initial speed + (acceleration * time). So, the maximum speed of the car is 15 m/s + (2 m/s^2 * 10 s) = 35 m/s. Show more…
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