Question

A car was moving a 14 m/s. After 30 seconds, it’s speed increased to 20 m/s. What was its acceleration during this time?

Answer 1

acceleration = 0.2 m/s/s

Step-by-step explanation:

initial velocity u = 14

final velocity v = 20

time = 30

acceleration = ?

v = u + at

20 = 14 + 30a

30a = 6

a = 0.2 m/s/s

Answer 2

For the aceleration we have:

V = Vi + a * t

Being:

V = 20 m/s

Vi = 14 m/s

a = ?

t = 30 s

Then, lets replace acording the formula:

20 m/s = 14 m/s + a * 30 s

Clear "a":

a = (20 m/s - 14 m/s) / 30 s

a = (6 m/s) / 30 s

a = 0,2 m/s²

The aceleration of the car is 0,2 meters per second squared.