A cyclist is travelling at

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A cyclist is travelling at 12 m/s12\,\text{m/s}. She applies the brakes, producing a constant deceleration of 3 m/s23\,\text{m/s}^2. (i) Calculate the time taken for the cyclist to come to rest. (ii) Find the distance travelled during this time.

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