A drag racer accelerates at a(t) = 88 ft/s 2 . Assume that v(0) = 0, s(0)

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A drag racer accelerates at a(t) = 88 ft/s2. Assume that v(0) = 0, s(0) = 0, and t is measured in seconds. 

a. Determine and graph the position function, for t ≥ 0.

b. How far does the racer travel in the first 4 seconds?

c. At this rate, how long will it take the racer to travel 1/4 mi?

d. How long does it take the racer to travel 300 ft?

e. How far has the racer traveled when it reaches a speed of 178 ft/s?

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Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 978-0321947345

2nd edition

Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett

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