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Please help with the following problem regarding classical mechanics. Please provide step by step calculations.

How far does an object travel and what is its acceleration if its velocity increases at a uniform rate from 9 m/s to 24 m/s in 9 seconds?

Explain the meaning of the slope and area of the velocity vs. time for this object during this time interval.

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This solution provides an example of calculating uniform acceleration from initial and final velocities for an object. Step by step calculations are given for each problem. In addition, the posting provides an explanation of the meaning of the area under and velocity time graph and the slope of a velocity time graph.

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Problem: How far does an object travel and what is its acceleration if its velocity increases at a uniform rate from 9 m/s to 24 m/s in 9 seconds? Explain the meaning of the slope and area of the velocity vs. time for this object during this time interval.

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