An automobile manufacturer claims that its product will, starting from rest, travel 0.40 km in 9.0 s. What is the magnitude of the constant acceleration required to do this?

A. 9.9 m/s2
B. 8.9 m/s2
C. 6.6 m/s2
D. 5.6 m/s2
E. 4.6 m/s2


Answer: A

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