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14. 1. Calculate the acceleration of a moving car whose speed changes from 7 m/s to 12 m/s during 2.5 sec.
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Acceleration (magnitude) = (change in speed) / (time for the change)
Change in speed = (end speed) – (start speed)
Change in speed = (12 m/s) – (7 m/s)
Change in speed = 5 m/s
Acceleration = (5 m/s) / (2.5 s)
Acceleration = 2 m/s²
Answer:
acceleration=change in distance÷change in time
Explanation:
Acceleration=change in distance ÷change in time
A=12÷2.5
A=4.8 m/sec