Question: ( a ) A light - rail commuter train accelerates at a rate of 1 . 3 5 m / s 2 . How long

(a) A light-rail commuter train accelerates at a rate of 1.35m/s2. How long does it take to reach its top speed
of 80.0 km/h, starting from rest? (b) The same train ordinarily decelerates at a rate of 1.65m/s2. How long does it take to come to a stop from its top speed? (c) In emergencies the train can decelerate more rapidly, coming to rest from 80.0 km/h in 8.30 s. What is its emergency deceleration in m/s2?

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