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When striking, the pike, a predatory fish, can accelerate from rest to a speed of 3.5 m/s in 0.15 s. what is the acceleration of the pike during this strike? masteringphysics?

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v = at + v₀

v = 3.5
t = 0.15
v₀ = 0

Solve for a.
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