Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A train moving at slows at a steady as it comes into a station. (a) How long does it take to stop? (b) How far from the platform should the driver start braking?
For steady acceleration: , , , and .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Units. , , .
Step 2. (a) , so .
Step 3. (b) , so .
Answer: ; .
Check. .
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