Q2: A long freight train travelling at 120 km/h (towards the east on a straight track) needs a distance of 1.6 km to brake to a stop. a) (6) Find the acceleration that is required, in m/s (also give its direction). b) (6) How much time does it take for the train to stop?

Q2: A long freight train travelling at 120 km/h (towards the east on a straight track) needs a distance of 1.6 km to brake to a stop. a) (6) Find the acceleration that is required, in m/s (also give its direction). b) (6) How much time does it take for the train to stop?

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a) (6) Find the acceleration that is required, in mis? (also give its direction).
b) (6) How much time does it take for the train to stop?

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