A car starts from rest and accelerates with a constant acceleration of 1.00 m/s² for .The car continues for 5.00 s at constant velocity.How far has the car traveled from its starting point? A) 24.0 m B) 9.00 m C) 19.5 m D) 4.50 m E) 15.0 m

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To find the total distance traveled by the car, we need to calculate the distance traveled during the accelerated motion and the constant velocity motion and then add them together.

First, let's find the distance traveled during the accelerated motion using the equation:

d = (1/2)at^2

where d is the distance, a is the acceleration, and t is the time.

Plugging in the values, we get:

d = (1/2)(1.00 m/s^2)(11.0 s)^2 = 60.5 m

Next, let's find the distance traveled during the constant velocity motion using the equation:

d = vt

where v is the constant velocity and t is the time.

Plugging in the values, we get:

d = (1.00 m/s)(5.00 s) = 5.00 m

Finally, we add the two distances together to get the total distance traveled:

total distance = 60.5 m + 5.00 m = 65.5 m

Therefore, the best choice is C, 19.5 m.

A Car Starts from Rest and Accelerates with a Constant