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An engine of a vehicle delivers constant power P. The displacement of the vehicle from rest in time t is proportional to:

At^2
Bt^(3/2)
Ct^(1/2)
Dt^3

✓ Correct Answer: Bt^(3/2)

P = Fv = m(dv/dt)v. Integrating: v^2 ~ t, so v ~ t^(1/2). Integrating again: s ~ t^(3/2).

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