How fast must a train accelerates from rest to cover 518 m in the first 7.48 s?

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For this problem, use the formula:

s = Vo * t + (at^2) / 2

Since the initial velocity is zero, the formula simplifies like this:

s = (at^2) / 2

Clear a:

2s = at^2

(2s) / t^2 = a

a = (2s) / t^2

Data:

s = Distance = 518 m

t = Time = 7,48 s

a = Aceleration = ¿?

Replace according formula:

a = (2*518 m) / (7,48 s)^2

Resolving:

a = 1036 m / 55,95 s^2

a = 23,34 m/s^2

The aceleration must be 23,34 meters per second squared