Question

A rock rolls down a steep hill. it's initial velocity is 1 meter per second. by the time it reaches the bottom of the hill 30 seconds later, it's velocity is 7 meters per second. what is the acceleration of the rock?

Answer 1

By applying
a=v-u/t
a=1-7/30
a=-6/30
a=-0.2ms^-2

Answer 2

0.2m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Acceleration is defined as the change in velocity of a body with respect to time. Mathematically,

Acceleration = change in velocity/time

Change in velocity = Final velocity - initial velocity

Acceleration = final velocity - initial velocity/time

Given initial velocity = 1m/s

Final velocity = 7m/s

Time taken = 30seconds

Substituting this values into acceleration formula we will have;

Acceleration = 7-1/30

Acceleration = 6/30

Acceleration = 0.2m/s²

Therefore the acceleration of the rock is 0.2m/s²