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Question 13

A train travels with a constant velocity of 48 m/s48\text{ m/s}48 m/s on a horizontal track. The mass of the train is 350 000 kg350\,000\text{ kg}350000 kg.

a.

State the difference between the velocity of the train and its speed.

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b.

Calculate the kinetic energy stored in the moving train.

[2]
c.

The train has a uniform deceleration of 1.5 m/s21.5\text{ m/s}^21.5 m/s2.

Calculate the constant braking force which brings the train to rest.

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d.

Calculate the distance travelled by the train as it comes to rest.

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