A driver of a car traveling at 25.0 m/s applies the brakes and decelerates uniformly at 4.0 m/s². (a) How long does it take the car to come to a stop? (b) What distance does the car cover during this braking period?
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- (a) 6.25 s; (b) 78.1 m
- (a) 6.25 s; (b) 156 m
- (a) 3.13 s; (b) 78.1 m
- (a) 12.5 s; (b) 39.1 m
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