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If a sprinter starts from rest and reaches a speed of 3.3 m/s after 1.5s, how far did they travel is those 1.5s?
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Post by LeungWilley »

Hi kyshaiden,
Is this related to a science experiment please? If so, please re-post with more information. The scenario outlined in the post is insufficient to determine the distance traveled - (at a minimum, you need to know if the acceleration is assumed to be uniform/linear or otherwise.) Here's an example of what a data set from an experiment might look like:

http://blogs.ucdavis.edu/egghead/2016/0 ... bolt-runs/

Thanks!
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Re: Physics

Post by e3d2cad752ec4a5a88197e1903afbf96 »

Hey I was wandering how many years does it take for someone to study physics
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Post by norman40 »

Hi,

The education needed to become a physicist varies depending on career aims. Some careers in physics require an undergraduate or master's degree. Teaching at the college level and most basic research careers usually require a doctoral degree.

Physics education and careers is covered in more detail at the following link:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... #education

I hope this helps. Please ask again if you have more questions.

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