In-class question

A sports car accelerates from zero to 30 mph in 1.5 s. How long does it take for it to accelerate from zero to 60 mph, assuming the power of the engine to be independent of velocity and neglecting friction?

BLUE: 3s

YELLOW: 4.5 s

GREEN: 6 s

PURPLE: 9 s

PINK: 12 s




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