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Assuming a straight line and assuming 1G is your max acceleration: you accelerate for 10 years, reach your maximum velocity then flip and do the same thing in the other direction. You'll reach your destination with 0 velocity.
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Assuming a straight line and assuming 1G is your max acceleration: you accelerate for 10 years, reach your maximum velocity then flip and do the same thing in the other direction. You'll reach your destination with 0 velocity.