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OS-AP-2-31 · OpenStax College Physics for AP Courses 2e

Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension (Problem 31)

A swan on a lake gets airborne by flapping its wings and running on top of the water. (a) If the swan must reach a velocity of 6.00 m/s to take off and it accelerates from rest at an average rate of , how far will it travel before becoming airborne? (b) How long does this take? Select the answer to part (a).