Messages from the Perseverance Rover on Mars reach Earth in 11 min. The speed of light is 3.00 x 108 m/s. Using this information, how far is Mars from Earth?

The particle p starts from rest at point a at time t = 0 and changes its speed thereafter at a constant rate of 2.8g as it follows the horizontal path shown. determine the magnitude and direction of its total acceleration (a) just before point b, (b) just after point b, and (c) as it passes point c. state your directions relative to the x-axis shown (ccw positive) and choose the angle with the smallest magnitude.