The driver of a train travelling at 80.0 mph applies the brakes when he passes an amber signal. The next signal is 1.0 mile down the track and the train reaches it 72.0 seconds later. Assuming a constant deceleration, find the speed of the train at the second signal.

The driver of a train travelling at 80.0 mph applies the brakes when he passes an amber signal. The next signal is 1.0 mile down the track and the train reaches it 72.0 seconds later. Assuming a constant deceleration, find the speed of the train at the second signal.

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2. The driver of a train travelling at 80.0 mph applies the brakes when he passes an amber
signal. The next signal is 1.0 mile down the track and the train reaches it 72.o seconds
later. Assuming a constant deceleration, find the speed of the train at the second signal.

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