Draw a pictorial representation for the following problem. Do not solve the problem. The light turns green, and a bicyclist starts forward with an acceleration of 1.5 m/s2. How far must she travel to reach a speed of 7.5 m/s.
Solution:
Visualize
The bicycle move forward with an acceleration of 1.5 m/s2. Thus, the velocity will increase by 1.5 m/s each second of motion.