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In October 1997, Andy Green broke the sound barrier on land in a jet-powered car traveling...

In October 1997, Andy Green broke the sound barrier on land in a jet-powered car traveling at 763 mi/h over a 1.0-mi course. As it arrived at the beginning of this measured mile, Green's car had accelerated from rest to 763 mi/h over a 5.0-mi stretch

A) What was Green's average acceleration in that 5.0 mi?

B) Calculate the time interval needed for Green to reach his maximum speed.

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