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    Nov 26, 2009, 08:33 PM
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    A skydiver falling toward the ground accelerates at 3.2m/s2. Calculate his displacement if after 8.0s he attained a velocity of 28m/s (down).
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    Nov 27, 2009, 02:10 AM

    Use to find the initial speed. Then, use to find the displacement.

    v is the final velocity
    u is the initial velocity
    a is acceleration
    t is time
    s is displacement
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