Answer to Question #251111 in Physics for grey tyrant

Question

1. A drag racer constantly accelerates at a rate of 39 m/s2 to increase its speed in a short amount of time. If the drag racer started at rest, what distance did it have to travel to reach a velocity of 33 m/s, E?

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Answer 1

There is a simple equation that relates the distance, acceleration, and speed for accelerated motion started from rest:

$$d=\frac{v^2}{2a}=\frac{33^2}{2·39}=14\text{ m}.$$