Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-134-98855-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-13498-855-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Constant Acceleration - Got It? - Page 25: 2.4

Answer

A) Halfway between the times

Work Step by Step

Since the acceleration for the police car is constant, it will get to half of its velocity in half of the time. Since half of its velocity is equal to the car's overall velocity, it will take halfway between the times.
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