Physics

Physics

Problem

A vehicle moving at 20 m/s20\,\text{m/s} applies brakes at t=0t=0. The deceleration is constant at −5 m/s2-5\,\text{m/s}^{2}. However, at t=2 st=2\,\text{s}, the brakes are released slightly, changing the acceleration to −2 m/s2-2\,\text{m/s}^{2}. Calculate the total time taken for the vehicle to come to a complete stop.

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