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herbgriffin
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Homework Statement
A cyclist moving at a constant speed of 1m/s realizes that he will be late to the post office by 30 seconds. Hence, he accelerates at a constant rate of 0.3m/second square so that he reaches just in time. Determine the time taken and the distance traveled.
Homework Equations
x=x0 + Vot + 1/2at^2
V=Vot +at
V^2=Vo^2 +2ax
The Attempt at a Solution
i have tried everything from equating this two equation still i get the wrong answer..
the answer is t=14.14s, x=44.14m...
please help hopefully you can show me the solution...