A car, starting from rest, accelerates in a straight-line path at a constant rate of 2.0 m/s². How far will the car travel in 12 seconds? A)180 m B)144 m C)6 m D)24 m E)288 m

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We can use the equation:
d = 1/2 * a * t^2 + v_i * t
where d is the distance, a is the acceleration, t is the time, and v_i is the initial velocity (which is 0 in this case).
Plugging in the given values, we get:
d = 1/2 * 2.0 m/s^2 * (12 s)^2 + 0
d = 144 m
Therefore, the answer is B) 144 m.

A Car, Starting from Rest, Accelerates in a Straight-Line Path