University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Motion Along a Straight Line - Problems - Exercises - Page 58: 2.8

Answer

3.76 m/s.

Work Step by Step

Find the velocity as a function of time. $$v=\frac{dx}{dt}=12.4-(0.135)t^2$$ Evaluate at t = 8.00 s. Note that the acceleration is not constant.
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