The initial velocity of a train which is stopped in 20 seconds by applying brakes
with retardation of 1.5 metre per second square is
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Final velocity (v)= 0m (as it comes to rest)
Acceleration (a)= -1.5m/s^2
Time (t)=20s
Let initial velocity be u
Using acceleration formula
a=(v-u)/t
-1.5 = (0-u)/20
-30 = -u
u=30
So, the initial velocity was 30m/s.
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